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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Oakland is to bus and fly which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Oakland is to bus and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $400 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.

How far is it from Boulder to Oakland?

The distance between Boulder and Oakland is 1014 miles. The road distance is 1228.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 29h 6m and costs $190 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Boulder to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Oakland bus from?

Boulder to Oakland bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Oakland bus arrive?

Boulder to Oakland bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Oakland?

Oakland is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 3:33 AM in Boulder and 2:33 AM in Oakland.

Can I drive from Boulder to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Oakland is 1228 miles. It takes approximately 19h 8m to drive from Boulder to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 748+ hotels available in Oakland.

Boulder to Oakland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

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There are 7 ways to get from Boulder to Oakland by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
5h 36m
$400–563
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
5h 52m
$102–570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
29h 6m
$193–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
34h 56m
$453–903
Drive 1,221.3 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Oaklandcar 1,221.3 mi
19h 8m
$223–322
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
6h 44m
$116–509
Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
8h 19m
$137–570

Boulder to Oakland by bus

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29h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,007.6 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 29h 6m.

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