What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Glass Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Glass Beach is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Glass Beach?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Glass Beach is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Glass Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Glass Beach. However, there are services departing from Fremont St & Mission St and arriving at Denny's via 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Oakland to Glass Beach?

The distance between Oakland and Glass Beach is 172 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Glass Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Glass Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $19 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Glass Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Oakland to Glass Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Glass Beach bus from?

Oakland to Glass Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Fremont St & Mission St station.

Where does the Oakland to Glass Beach bus arrive?

Oakland to Glass Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Glass Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Glass Beach is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Oakland to Glass Beach.

Where can I stay near Glass Beach?

There are 152+ hotels available in Glass Beach.

Oakland to Glass Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Glass Beach by train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain Smart
2. Drive from Cloverdale City Hall & Plaza to Glass Beachcar
6h 55m
$24–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
2. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Denny'sbus 65
8h 6m
$20–41
Drive 167 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Glass Beachcar 167 mi
3h 33m
$31–44
Bus via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Denny'sbus 65
8h 19m
$38–75
Bus via San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Denny'sbus 65
8h 35m
$42–111

Oakland to Glass Beach by subway, bus, and foot

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Glass Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Glass Beach via Embarcadero, Fremont St & Mission St, 2nd Street Transit Mall, and Denny's in around 8h 6m.

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