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Pros: great. Cons: Keep monitors people smoke in the toilet. Tips: Free face mask on broad when needed and more toilet papers.
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Portland to Oakland Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Portland to Oakland?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from Portland to Oakland.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£71.78 | Avg. Price£101.62 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration16h 39m | Duration19h 27m |
Coach from Portland to Oakland: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Portland to Oakland. Traveling by coach from Portland to Oakland usually takes around 16 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 16 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
| Shortest duration | 16h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £55.22 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 1 |
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How much is a coach ticket from Portland to Oakland?
Bus tickets for a trip from Portland to Oakland cost £60.73 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Portland to Oakland by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Portland to Oakland in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £60 to £102. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 30 September 2026.
If you’re looking to travel to Oakland this week, bus tickets are available starting at £68.
Average coach ticket prices from Portland to Oakland by month
Taking the bus from Portland to Oakland is usually cheapest in October, when the average ticket price is only £78. If you're planning to take the bus from Portland to Oakland during February, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £111. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 22 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £61.32 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Portland to Oakland?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Portland to Oakland. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 16h 52m | £98.91 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Portland to Oakland every day, with the average journey taking around 16 hours and 52 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Oakland usually start from £55.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Portland to Oakland
The coach takes an average of 16 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 534 miles from Portland to Oakland. However, the fastest coach only takes 16 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Portland to Oakland for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one coach per day from Portland to Oakland. It leaves the station in Portland at 19:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Portland to Oakland. However, it is not a direct coach, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portland to Oakland; ticket prices start at £71.67.
City Information
Portland
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.
Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.
Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."
As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.
Oakland
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Oakland, CA is a port city that is beginning to step out of the shadow of San Francisco, its neighbor to the west. Every visitor should start their Oakland trip in the downtown area and Old Oakland, the city's historic quarter full of quaint old buildings. While here, don't forget to take a short detour to Oakland's famous Chinatown as well. The African American Museum and Library at Oakland tells the history of Black communities in the area and is definitely worth a stop. For those who would prefer to stay close to nature, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's abundance of redwood groves will offer amazing views.
Oakland's food scene is vibrant and diverse, with a wide range of offerings for all budgets. Enssaro is a popular local name with mid-range dishes that will whet your appetite. For an excellent haute-cuisine dinner, head towards The Wolf.
It's easy to get around the Bay Area on local public transit (called the BART, for Bay Area Rapid Transit). Getting to Oakland from further afield is also a breeze thanks to many intercity bus routes in the area and Amtrak's Capitol Corridor train, which stops in Oakland. Flights arrive at the Oakland International Airport, but several additional airport options in the larger Bay Area are also available.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Portland?
Main departure station: 7411 NW Station Way
Most coaches depart from the main station in Portland.
All coach stations in Portland:
7411 NW Station Way
Where does the coach arrive in Oakland?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: West Oakland Bart Station
The Greyhound bus station, located at 2103 San Pablo Ave, was built in 1926 and is still open and operating today. The station has dramatic doorways and a magnificently ornate domed ceiling design. A security guard is on duty at all times to guarantee passenger safety. When passengers arrive, baggage goes through a security check, and you are only allowed in the station if you have a ticket, so say your goodbyes before you come. It serves as a primary stop for Alameda County's National bus system. The station is open from 5 am until 1:30 am every day and offers regular bus trips operated by Greyhound to locations around the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Coach stations in Oakland:
West Oakland Bart Station
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