Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Portland, OR to Oakland, CA step deck rate
$3,538step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.58
- Distance
- 634 mi
- Typical range
- $2,972–$4,104
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Portland to Oakland price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,899
- Fuel
- $639
- All-in estimate
- $3,538
Return trip
Oakland → Portland$3,600This direction runs 2% below the return trip. Leaving OR prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Portland to Oakland by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,634 | $4.15 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,142 | $4.96 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,236 | $5.10 | |
| Step deck | $3,538 | $5.58 | |
| Power only | $2,295 | $3.62 | |
| Hotshot | $1,730 | $2.73 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,708 | $2.69 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,053 | $1.66 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Portland
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16,178 | $5.61 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,834 | $4.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,831 | $4.27 |
| Houston, TX | $9,646 | $4.46 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,177 | $5.24 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15,174 | $5.35 |
| San Antonio, TX | $9,109 | $4.50 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,281 | $4.83 |
More lanes into Oakland
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,581 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,682 | $6.77 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,610 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $6,041 | $3.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,333 | $3.10 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,349 | $2.82 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,541 | $3.18 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,188 | $6.05 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA?
A Step deck from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is estimated at $3,538 all-in in October 2026, or $5.58 a mile over about 634 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,972 and $4,104.
How far is Portland, OR from Oakland, CA by truck?
About 634 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $639 of the $3,538 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,899 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,600, which makes Portland, OR to Oakland, CA 2% cheaper. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →