Rome2Rio

How to get fromMiami to Oaklandby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

Find Transport to Oakland

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    7h 54m
    $181–404

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    8h 41m
    $154–619

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3d
    $518–839

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4d 4h
    $1,131–2,892

  5. Drive  3,014.8 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Oaklandcar car 3,014.8 mi
    2d 1h
    $551–795

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MIA - OAK
    9h 27m
    $164–487

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FLL - OAK
    10h 8m
    $207–862

  8. Fly Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MIA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    10h 20m
    $180–763

Miami to Oakland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Miami to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,607.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Oakland via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There