What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero (Station) and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Embarcadero (Station) and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E and arriving at Oakland Ferry Terminal. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero (Station) and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

The distance between Embarcadero (Station) and Oakland is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

The BART from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Center takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland bus from?

Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland train from?

Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland bus arrive?

Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland train arrive?

Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland?

Book your Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

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Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland by subway, bus (Greyhound), ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
12 min
$2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
19 min
$1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Oakland Ferry Terminalferry Oa
33 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero (Station) to Oaklandtaxi 9.2 mi
14 min
$35–45
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero (Station) to Oaklandcar 9.2 mi
14 min
$2–3

Embarcadero (Station) to Oakland by subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero (Station), CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Greyhound-us also services this route 4 times a day.

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