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How to get fromOakland to Kentby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Kent by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 23m
    $231–382

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 17m
    $125–246

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 52m
    $285–576

  4. Drive 786.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Kentcar car 786.4 mi
    13h 31m
    $144–208

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    4h 53m
    $167–389

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 40m
    $156–388

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    6h 46m
    $186–487

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    6h 51m
    $147–449

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, line 161 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3bus bus
    7h 15m
    $195–421

Oakland to Kent by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 in around 20h 17m.

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