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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dayton to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Dayton to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAY - SFO
    9h 41m
    $183–716

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 9h
    $452–842

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 13h
    $780–1,702

  4. Drive 2,349 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Oaklandcar car 2,349 mi
    36h 54m
    $429–620

  5. Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    10h 47m
    $263–636

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    11h 4m
    $335–818

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CVG - OAK
    11h 42m
    $276–1,129

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    10h 56m
    $286–816

  9. Fly Dayton to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DAY - OAK
    10h 17m
    $276–1,109

Dayton to Oakland by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,090 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Oakland via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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