What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Richmond?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Richmond is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Richmond?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Richmond is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Richmond?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte BART. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Richmond?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 19th Street Oakland and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Oakland to Richmond?

The distance between Oakland and Richmond is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Richmond without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Richmond without a car is to BART which takes 18 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Richmond?

The BART from 19th Street Oakland to El Cerrito Del Norte takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Richmond bus from?

Oakland to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Richmond train from?

Oakland to Richmond train services, operated by BART, depart from 19th Street Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Richmond?

The best way to get from Oakland to Richmond is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Oakland to Richmond bus arrive?

Oakland to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Cerrito del Norte BART station.

Where does the Oakland to Richmond train arrive?

Oakland to Richmond train services, operated by BART, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Richmond is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Oakland to Richmond.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Richmond?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Richmond?

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Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 638+ hotels available in Richmond.

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Richmond by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from 19th Street Oakland to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N / ...
18 min
$3–5
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
40 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Richmondtaxi 11.4 mi
15 min
$45–55
Drive 11.4 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Richmondcar 11.4 mi
15 min
$3
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
21 min
$3–8

Oakland to Richmond by subway

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

BART operates a subway from 19th Street Oakland to El Cerrito Del Norte every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to El Cerrito del Norte BART once daily. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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