There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Topanga by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, tram, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3h 12m$365–1,391Drive 369.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Topangacar 369.1 mi
6h 18m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 2m$94–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
11h 27m$194–356BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3h 14m$295–846Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SFO - LAX
3h 39m$156–288Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
3h 41m$281–603BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
4h 16m$590–902Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, taxi
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
- Take the taxi from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Topangataxi
6h 7m$81–287BART, bus
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
11h 30m$78–111
Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Topanga is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Topanga is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $360 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Topanga. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Topanga. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Oakland and Topanga is 366 miles. The road distance is 371.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Topanga without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Oakland to Topanga, including transfers.
Oakland to Topanga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Topanga is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $360 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 2m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Topanga, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–180
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Topanga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Oakland to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Topanga is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Oakland to Topanga.
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