How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Portland start from €82. The average price for this train route is around €95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to Portland?

The average train journey time from Oakland to Portland is 18h 19m, covering a distance of 861 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to Portland route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Portland?

The earliest train from Oakland to Portland departs at 17:48. And the latest train departs at 21:41.

Train Oakland to Portland from €78 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	Fastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	Fastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	17:48	Coliseum/Airport	21h 52m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	17:48	Coliseum/Airport	21h 52m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:41	Emeryville Station	17h 59m	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	17:48	Coliseum/Airport	21h 52m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	17:48	Coliseum/Airport	21h 52m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags
Train	21:21	Jack London Square	18h 19m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:05 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 20mAverage duration

860 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€65 - €202	Average duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€82 - €630	Average duration18h 19m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €82

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Portland start from €82. The average price for this train route is around €95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oakland to Portland?
The average train journey time from Oakland to Portland is 18h 19m, covering a distance of 861 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to Portland route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Portland?
The earliest train from Oakland to Portland departs at 17:48. And the latest train departs at 21:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/01

€114

24/01

€90

Today

€114

26/01

€99

27/01

€99

28/01

€101

29/01

€90

30/01

€99

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Portland, OR was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €90

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 €90 to €603 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 €90, which is on 2026-01-29.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Portland, OR?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time16h 20m	Avg price€95	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time18h 19m	Avg price€95	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Oakland and Portland, OR is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €95 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €82. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Portland, OR, choose the train, as it will take you from Oakland to Portland, OR in about 16h 20m – that's the fastest way to get there!