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

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

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  1. Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 21m
    $230–513

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 47m
    $99–197

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 39m
    $230–490

  4. Drive 637.1 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Oaklandcar car 637.1 mi
    10h 56m
    $117–168

  5. Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 40m
    $117–370

  6. 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 plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    5h 30m
    $111–569

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 39m
    $395–482

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    6h 56m
    $286–870

Vancouver to Oakland by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Oakland via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $230–490 and the journey takes 19h 39m.

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