There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Portola by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 36m$41–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 28m$66–148Drive 228.1 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Portolacar 228.1 mi
4h 4m$42–61Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Hallelujah Junctionbus
6h 21m$228–496Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 23m$60–119
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Portola is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Portola is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Portola. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at 307 E. Sierra Ave via Amtrak Reno and Hwy 70 & 395. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Portola. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Oakland and Portola is 266 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Portola without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Oakland to Portola, including transfers.
Oakland to Portola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Portola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Portola is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Portola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Oakland to Portola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Portola is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Oakland to Portola.
There are 25+ hotels available in Portola.