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

The cheapest way to get from California to Oakland is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Oakland is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between California and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from California to Oakland?

The distance between California and Oakland is 403 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $110.

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

The bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the California to Oakland bus from?

California to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Oakland train from?

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

Train or bus from California to Oakland?

The best way to get from California to Oakland is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the California to Oakland bus arrive?

California to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the California to Oakland train arrive?

California to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from California to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Oakland is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from California to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Oakland?

Book your California to Oakland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Oakland?

Book your California to Oakland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 706+ hotels available in Oakland.

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Oakland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
8h 15m
$55–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
11h 15m
$130–300
Drive 370.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Oaklandcar 370.2 mi
6h 7m
$68–98
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
11h 11m
$59–82

California to Oakland by bus

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Distance: 401 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between California, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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