What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Castro Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Castro Valley is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Castro Valley?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Castro Valley is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Castro Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Hayward Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Castro Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Merritt and arriving at Castro Valley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Oakland to Castro Valley?

The distance between Oakland and Castro Valley is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Castro Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Castro Valley without a car is to BART which takes 19 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Castro Valley?

The BART from Lake Merritt to Castro Valley takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Castro Valley bus from?

Oakland to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Castro Valley train from?

Oakland to Castro Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Lake Merritt station.

Where does the Oakland to Castro Valley bus arrive?

Oakland to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Oakland to Castro Valley train arrive?

Oakland to Castro Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Castro Valley station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Castro Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Castro Valley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Oakland to Castro Valley.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Castro Valley?

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Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

There are 263+ hotels available in Castro Valley.

Oakland to Castro Valley - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Castro Valleysubway Blue-N
19 min
$3–5
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
25 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Castro Valleytaxi 14.3 mi
16 min
$55–70
Drive 14.3 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Castro Valleycar 14.3 mi
16 min
$3–4

Oakland to Castro Valley by subway

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Lake Merritt to Castro Valley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Hayward Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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