What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Oakland is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Oakland is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Boston to Oakland?

The distance between Boston and Oakland is 272 miles. The road distance is 221.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Oakland?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Boston to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Oakland bus from?

Boston to Oakland bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where does the Boston to Oakland bus arrive?

Boston to Oakland bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Can I drive from Boston to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Oakland is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Boston to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 177+ hotels available in Oakland.

Boston to Oakland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Oakland by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus ShortLine Hudson
6h 15m
$77–173
Drive 220.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Oaklandcar 220.4 mi
4h 6m
$41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus ShortLine Hudson
6h 27m
$65–738
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus
4h 15m
$71–426
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus ShortLine Hudson
7h 5m
$43–85
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus
4h 22m
$230–1,047
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain
4h 11m
$508–1,643
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ridebus
6h 22m
$277–398

Boston to Oakland by bus

4Weekly Buses

6h 15mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Oakland.

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Oakland, Bergen County, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ride via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 15m.

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