There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Pocatello by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane SFO - PIH
6h$77–336Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
21h 31m$150–262Train, bus
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus Salt Lake
22h 26m$244–536Drive 776.4 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Pocatellocar 776.4 mi
12h 24m$142–205Fly Oakland International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane OAK - PIH
6h 10m$81–389Fly Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane OAK - SLC
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
7h 6m$190–441Fly San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SFO - SLC
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
7h 36m$136–358
Oakland to Pocatello by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Pocatello is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Pocatello is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Pocatello. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Sparks Transit Center and Downtown Salt Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
The distance between Oakland and Pocatello is 668 miles. The road distance is 780.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Pocatello without a car is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Oakland to Pocatello, including transfers.
Oakland to Pocatello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Pocatello is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 21h 31m.
Oakland to Pocatello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Pocatello is 1h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 1:00 PM in Oakland and 2:00 PM in Pocatello.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Pocatello, ID, USA?
Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Sparks Transit Center, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Salt Lake Central Station, Arena Station, and Downtown Salt Lake in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Pocatello is 781 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Oakland to Pocatello.
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