Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lancaster

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 6m
    $196–673

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 25m
    $51–218

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    11h 22m
    $67–93

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    14h 49m
    $152–308

  5. Drive 350.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Lancastercar car 350.5 mi
    5h 53m
    $64–93

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 33m
    $202–830

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    6h 48m
    $353–1,435

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    7h 8m
    $511–779

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 46m
    $260–778

  10. BART, bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    11h 47m
    $64–96

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 19m
    $56–115

Oakland to Lancaster by subway, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakland to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oakland to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 12h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers