There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Union City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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
3h 56m$258–392Drive 646.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Union Citycar 646.7 mi
11h 16m$107–155Bus (Greyhound)
- 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
16h 31m$123–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
19h 19m$405–622Fly 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 Union Citysubway
4h 22m$109–412Fly 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 Daly City to Union Citysubway
4h 53m$149–395
Portland to Union City by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Union City is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Union City is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $250 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Union City. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Union City. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Union City via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
The distance between Portland and Union City is 577 miles. The road distance is 650.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Union City without a car is to bus which takes 16h 31m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portland to Union City, including transfers.
Portland to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Union City is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 31m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 19h 19m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Union City, 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 Curbside Bus Stop to Union City via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 16h 31m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Union City
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from Daly City to Union City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Union City is 650 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Portland to Union City.
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