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How to get fromOakland to Burlingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Burlington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 35m
    $138–519

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    47h 59m
    $423–752

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $815–1,601

  4. Drive 1,915.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Burlingtoncar car 1,915.6 mi
    31h 10m
    $350–505

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane OAK - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    8h 25m
    $152–632

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane OAK - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    10h 20m
    $158–625

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,767.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Burlington. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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