There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
2h 26m$251–387Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
17h 30m$105–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
19h 50m$173–433Drive 632.4 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeleycar 632.4 mi
10h 59m$116–167Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 52m$120–357Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 40m$108–460Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
5h 6m$178–487
Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $250 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Oakland via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Emeryville via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Berkeley is 561 miles. The road distance is 636.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 30m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $440 and takes 19h 50m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Downtown Berkeley via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley is 636 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Berkeley.
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