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How to get fromBritish Columbia to Oaklandby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from British Columbia to Oakland by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    5h 33m
    $153–719

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    26h 14m
    $146–304

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle Pier 66bus bus Vancouver
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 34m
    $336–650

  4. Drive 943.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Oaklandcar car 943.2 mi
    16h 27m
    $216–312

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    6h 54m
    $256–612

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    7h 57m
    $463–1,069

British Columbia to Oakland by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Oakland, CA, USA?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Oakland via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 14m.

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