What is the travel distance from Portland to Oakland?

The distance covered from Portland to Oakland is 860 km (534 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Oakland?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Bus Portland to Oakland from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	15h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:21 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 55mAverage Duration

860 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$113 - $382	Average Duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$137 - $322	Average Duration18h 32m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Oakland?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $113

Greyhound Portland Oakland recent customer reviews

Our trip from Portland to Oakland was very long but as expected so it's okay. It was safe and the drivers were friendly

Eléonore M.

April 11, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Oakland by bus

What is the travel distance from Portland to Oakland?
The distance covered from Portland to Oakland is 860 km (534 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$194

11-20

$206

Today

$310

11-22

$329

11-23

$212

11-24

$201

11-25

$206

11-26

$235

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $194

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

You can expect to pay from $194 to $329 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $201 which is on 2025-11-24.