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How to get fromOakland to Vancouverby subway, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Vancouver by subway, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 6m
    $231–512

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 18m
    $100–196

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 52m
    $230–490

  4. Drive 637.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Vancouvercar car 637.2 mi
    10h 56m
    $117–168

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 37m
    $117–369

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    5h 23m
    $111–568

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    6h 34m
    $286–869

  8. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STS - PDX
    6h 35m
    $396–487

Oakland to Vancouver by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Broadway & 13th St via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 18h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–490 and the journey takes 18h 52m.

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