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How to get fromLong Island to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Island to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    6h 59m
    $235–452

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 48m
    $204–845

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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
    3d
    $593–1,047

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,066–2,258

  5. Drive 2,899.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Oaklandcar car 2,899.3 mi
    45h 49m
    $530–765

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGA - OAK
    8h 11m
    $295–1,094

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JFK - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    9h 46m
    $256–907

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3d 4h
    $913–1,867

Long Island to Oakland by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,604.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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.

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