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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Oakland to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Oakland and Silicon Valley is 42 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Silicon Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Oakland to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Silicon Valley bus from?

Oakland to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

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

Oakland to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Oakland to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Oakland to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Oakland to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Silicon Valley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Oakland to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 484+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Oakland to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Silicon Valley by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 35m
$16–21
Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Silicon Valleycar 33.1 mi
41 min
$6–9
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 31m
$8–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Silicon Valleytaxi 33.1 mi
41 min
$120–150
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 14m
$9–10

Oakland to Silicon Valley by subway and train

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 14m.

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