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How to get fromCentralia to Oaklandby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Centralia to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    5h 51m
    $202–412

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    19h 55m
    $114–225

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 6m
    $250–550

  4. Drive 718.1 mi

    1. Drive from Centralia to Oaklandcar car 718.1 mi
    12h 18m
    $132–190

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    6h 14m
    $199–419

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    6h 1m
    $255–569

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    6h 20m
    $142–426

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 5m
    $168–418

  9. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 10m
    $136–525

  10. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $200–538

  11. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    8h 36m
    $310–926

Centralia to Oakland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Centralia, WA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to Oakland via Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 21h 6m.

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