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

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to Darien by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  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 Darientrain train
    8h 54m
    $227–540

  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 Darientrain train
    11h 11m
    $187–587

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    4. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darientrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,847–2,869

  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 Stamford Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 6h
    $611–958

  5. Drive  2,927.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Dariencar car 2,927.5 mi
    46h 18m
    $518–748

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane OAK - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darientrain train
    9h 59m
    $239–932

  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 37m
    $266–1,032

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane SFO - BDL
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Darientrain train
    11h 15m
    $244–918

  9. 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 37m
    $526–1,269

  10. 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 52m
    $247–1,277

  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 Darientrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,501–2,301

Oakland to Darien by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,847Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,658.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Darien, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Emeryville to Darien via Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 3d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Boston Post Rd @ opp Mansfield Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E in around 3d 6h.

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