The train between Portland and El Cerrito takes 19h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portland to El Cerrito. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Portland and El Cerrito. The earliest departure is at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland is at 2:22 PM which arrives into El Cerrito at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 19h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at El Cerrito station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
Portland to El Cerrito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to El Cerrito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between Portland and El Cerrito is 846.5 km. The road distance is 1,190 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 18h 32m.