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How to get fromOakland to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 15m
    $228–379

  2. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    6h 28m
    $110–567

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 5m
    $125–246

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 30m
    $290–600

  5. Drive 801.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Seattlecar car 801.1 mi
    13h 47m
    $147–212

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    4h 45m
    $164–386

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    4h 42m
    $131–413

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 12m
    $230–511

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 43m
    $116–368

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    5h 27m
    $182–390

Oakland to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to 4th Ave & Madison St via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 20h 5m.

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