What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Embarcadero is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Embarcadero is to BART which takes 11 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Oakland to Embarcadero?

The distance between Oakland and Embarcadero is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Embarcadero without a car is to BART which takes 11 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Embarcadero?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Embarcadero bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oakland to Embarcadero train from?

Oakland to Embarcadero train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Embarcadero bus arrive?

Oakland to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Oakland to Embarcadero train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Embarcadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Embarcadero is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Oakland to Embarcadero.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Embarcadero?

Book your Oakland to Embarcadero bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

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Oakland to Embarcadero - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Embarcadero by subway, bus (Greyhound), ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S / ...
11 min
$2–4
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
20 min
$1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Embarcaderotaxi 9.7 mi
15 min
$35–50
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Embarcaderocar 9.7 mi
15 min
$2–3

Oakland to Embarcadero by subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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