What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland is to BART which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and West Oakland?

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

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and West Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at West Oakland. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

The distance between Embarcadero and West Oakland is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to West Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

The BART from Embarcadero to West Oakland takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to West Oakland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to West Oakland train from?

Embarcadero to West Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Embarcadero to West Oakland bus arrive?

Embarcadero to West Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Embarcadero to West Oakland train arrive?

Embarcadero to West Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at West Oakland station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to West Oakland is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Embarcadero to West Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero to West Oakland?

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

Where can I stay near West Oakland?

There are 802+ hotels available in West Oakland.

Embarcadero to West Oakland - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to West Oakland by subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to West Oaklandsubway Blue-N / ...
6 min
$2–4
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
15 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to West Oaklandtaxi 8.4 mi
12 min
$30–45
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to West Oaklandcar 8.4 mi
12 min
$2–3

Embarcadero to West Oakland by subway

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and West Oakland, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to West Oakland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 6 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.

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