There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
4h 45m$405–555Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
5h 3m$97–420Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
27h 15m$201–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
33h 11m$330–800Drive 1,201.7 mi
- Drive from Denver to Oaklandcar 1,201.7 mi
20h 16m$220–317Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
5h 53m$196–583Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
7h 29m$159–415
Denver to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly and train which costs $150 - $420 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $400 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Oakland via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denver and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33h 11m.
The distance between Denver and Oakland is 993 miles. The road distance is 1208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Denver to Oakland, including transfers.
Denver to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 27h 15m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 33h 11m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Oakland via Sparks Transit Center in around 27h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Oakland is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 3:41 PM in Denver and 2:41 PM in Oakland.
Denver to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Oakland is 1209 miles. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Denver to Oakland.
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