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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Oberlin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    7h 2m
    $226–533

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    2d 8h
    $442–703

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 11h
    $1,526–2,342

  4. Drive  2,420.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Oberlincar car 2,420.8 mi
    37h 43m
    $442–639

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane OAK - CLE
    8h 17m
    $250–636

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

    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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SJC - CLE
    9h 14m
    $245–842

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,206.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Oberlin via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 2d 8h.

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