How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Portland start from R 1 632. The average price for this train route is around R 2 098. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 856 km. The quickest train can get 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 R 1 557 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Oakland to Portland on 12 December
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 13 December
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 14 December
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 15 December
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 16 December
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 17 December
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 18 December
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:41 PM 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 395, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

860 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 395 - R 4 707	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 632 - R 3 941	Average duration18h 19m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 R 1 632

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Portland start from R 1 632. The average price for this train route is around R 2 098. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 856 km. The quickest train can get 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

09/12

R 2 266

10/12

R 2 854

Today

R 21 065

12/12

R 1 972

13/12

R 2 543

14/12

R 2 543

15/12

R 2 266

16/12

R 2 854

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Portland, OR was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 972

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 R 1 972 to R 21 082 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 R 1 972, which is on 2025-12-12.

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 30m	Avg priceR 2 173	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time18h 19m	Avg priceR 2 098	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 R 2 098 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 632. 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 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!