What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Penn Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Penn Valley is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Penn Valley?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Penn Valley is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Penn Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Penn Valley station. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Oakland to Penn Valley?

The distance between Oakland and Penn Valley is 162 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Penn Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Penn Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Penn Valley?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Oakland to Penn Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Penn Valley train from?

Oakland to Penn Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the Oakland to Penn Valley train arrive?

Oakland to Penn Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Penn Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Penn Valley is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Oakland to Penn Valley.

Where can I stay near Penn Valley?

There are 79+ hotels available in Penn Valley.

Oakland to Penn Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Penn Valley by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 57m
$104–165
Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Penn Valleycar 136.6 mi
2h 46m
$25–36
Train, bus via Sacramento
1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 9m
$32–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
6h 15m
$41–87

Oakland to Penn Valley by train and bus

33Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Penn Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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