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How to get fromAustin to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    5h 57m
    $202–306

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    8h 31m
    $120–296

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    42h 35m
    $392–657

  4. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2d
    $421–809

  5. Drive 1,715.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Oaklandcar car 1,715.5 mi
    27h 42m
    $314–453

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    5h 46m
    $155–709

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    6h 50m
    $161–715

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    7h 55m
    $175–438

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d
    $594–1,254

Austin to Oakland by train, bus, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,534.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Oakland via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 42h 35m.

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