What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $270 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Los Angeles?

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.

How far is it from Alameda to Los Angeles?

The distance between Alameda and Los Angeles is 379 miles. The road distance is 370.5 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles without a car is to BART and bus via San Jose which takes 7h 54m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Alameda to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Los Angeles bus from?

Alameda to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Los Angeles train from?

Alameda to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Alameda to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Alameda to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Alameda to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Alameda to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Alameda to Los Angeles train arrive?

Alameda to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Los Angeles is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Alameda to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Alameda to Los Angeles?

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SFO - LAX
3h 57m
$93–216
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram
5h 7m
$45–242
BART, bus via San Jose
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
7h 54m
$54–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 2m
$250–400
Drive 368.4 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Los Angelescar 368.4 mi
6h 7m
$68–98
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3h 33m
$271–1,419
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 7m
$190–666
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
4h 36m
$177–423
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
5h 5m
$445–771
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
5h 31m
$54–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 45m
$60–100
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
11h 28m
$54–79

Alameda to Los Angeles by subway and bus

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Distance: 376.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 12h 2m.

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There are 12 ways to get from Alameda to Los Angeles by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

BART, bus via San Jose

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 368.4 mi

Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

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Alameda to Los Angeles by subway and bus

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What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose

Subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseum

Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas

Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose

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Train from Oakland to Los Angeles

Tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Station

Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station

Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station

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Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station

Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station

Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angeles

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