Rome2Rio

How to get fromOakland to Connecticutby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

Find Transport to Connecticut

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Oakland to Connecticut by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train
    9h 11m
    $226–539

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SMF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train
    11h 25m
    $196–596

  3. Train via Springfield (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,870–2,910

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 6h
    $579–896

  5. Drive  2,944.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Bridgeportcar car 2,944.7 mi
    46h 39m
    $538–777

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Bradley International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane OAK - BDL
    9h 16m
    $237–908

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $231–1,342

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 18m
    $281–1,259

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $222–1,267

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain train
    10h 55m
    $245–1,222

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,499–2,303

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,834–3,005

Oakland to Connecticut by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,870Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Oakland to Connecticut.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,653.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Connecticut, USA?

You can take a train from Emeryville to Bridgeport via Chicago Union Station, Springfield, and New Haven in around 3d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3d 6h.

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

Booking & Getting There