Trains tickets from Oakland to Portland, OR

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TodayAug 11
from $195
TomorrowAug 12
from $195
WedAug 13
from $172
ThuAug 14
from $172
FriAug 15
from $172
SatAug 16
from $154
SunAug 17
from $222
MonAug 18
from $222

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Portland.

Bus
Average Price$73 - $351Average Duration16h 30m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$92 - $223Average Duration17h 59m
78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
16h 30mAverage Duration
$73Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$132
Average train trip duration17h 59m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:21pm
Distance534 miles (861 km)
Latest train departure9:41pm

Oakland to Portland Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
$165
08/10
$187
Today
$187
08/12
$187
08/13
$165
08/14
$165
08/15
$165
08/16
$147
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Portland, OR was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $147

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Portland, OR, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $147 to $480 for a train ticket from Oakland to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-08-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Portland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Portland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and Portland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Oakland to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Portland, OR to Oakland

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