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How to get fromOakland to Lake Chelanby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Lake Chelan by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane OAK - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus bus
    7h 57m
    $55–286

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle to Wenatcheebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus bus 21
    26h 44m
    $185–308

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus bus 21
    29h 46m
    $507–782

  4. Drive  838.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Lake Chelancar car 838.1 mi
    15h 31m
    $144–207

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus bus
    10h 59m
    $228–519

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus bus
    11h 28m
    $304–516

Oakland to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Lake Chelan via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle, Wenatchee, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and Lakeside Park-and-Ride in around 26h 44m.

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