What is the travel distance from Portland to Oakland?

About 534 miles (860 km) separate Portland and Oakland.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Oakland?

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to Oakland start their journey at Portland Union Station and wind up at Emeryville Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Portland to Oakland from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Oakland on November 13
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 14
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 15
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 17
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 18
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: Today at 8:38 AM 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 the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 55mAverage Duration

533 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $218	Average Duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $230	Average Duration18h 32m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Oakland?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

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

What is the travel distance from Portland to Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Oakland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$142

11/11

$130

Today

$139

11/13

$126

11/14

$103

11/15

$99

11/16

$82

11/17

$108

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $82

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 $82 to $142 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 $82 which is on 2025-11-16.