There are 8 ways to get from Long Island to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane JFK - SFO
6h 58m$206–485Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus
3d 2h$508–837Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain
3d 3h$856–1,958Drive 2,899.3 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Oaklandcar 2,899.3 mi
45h 49m$530–765Fly Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGA - OAK
8h 34m$266–1,039Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane EWR - SFO
8h 47m$215–695Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane JFK - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
9h 48m$222–837Bus, train
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
3d 4h$753–1,637
Long Island to Oakland by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Oakland is to fly which costs $200 - $490 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $200 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Oakland via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Long Island and Oakland is 2619 miles. The road distance is 2916.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Long Island to Oakland, including transfers.
Long Island to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Long Island to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 3 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 3h.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Oakland via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Oakland is 3h behind Long Island. It is currently 1:40 AM in Long Island and 10:40 PM in Oakland.
Long Island to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Oakland is 2916 miles. It takes approximately 45h 49m to drive from Long Island to Oakland.
There are 786+ hotels available in Oakland.