What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to El Cerrito?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to El Cerrito is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 16h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to El Cerrito?

The fastest way to get from Portland to El Cerrito is to fly and BART which takes 4h 11m and costs $220 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to El Cerrito station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

How far is it from Portland to El Cerrito?

The distance between Portland and El Cerrito is 577 miles. The road distance is 623.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to El Cerrito without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to El Cerrito without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Portland to El Cerrito?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Portland to El Cerrito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to El Cerrito bus from?

Portland to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to El Cerrito train from?

Portland to El Cerrito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to El Cerrito?

The best way to get from Portland to El Cerrito is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 19h 18m.

Where does the Portland to El Cerrito bus arrive?

Portland to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to El Cerrito train arrive?

Portland to El Cerrito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Portland to El Cerrito?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to El Cerrito is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Portland to El Cerrito.

Where can I stay near El Cerrito?

There are 769+ hotels available in El Cerrito.

Portland to El Cerrito - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to El Cerrito by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4h 11m
$229–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus 90 / ...
16h 46m
$100–187
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
19h 18m
$240–486
Drive 619.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to El Cerritocar 619.9 mi
10h 37m
$114–164
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4h 33m
$115–368
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
5h 20m
$109–567
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
6h 7m
$282–865
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus
6h 51m
$393–476

Portland to El Cerrito by bus

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Distance: 574.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and El Cerrito, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to El Cerrito del Norte Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $230–490 and the journey takes 18h 32m.

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