There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 20m$433–767BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
10h 58m$54–79Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 45m$55–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 2m$110–270Drive 368.4 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Los Angelescar 368.4 mi
6h 7m$68–98BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 7m$190–716
Alameda to California by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to California is to BART and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to California is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $430 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Alameda and California is 122 miles. The road distance is 370.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to California without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Alameda to California, including transfers.
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to California is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $430 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 45m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Alameda to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to California is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Alameda to California.
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