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How to get fromOakland to Willitsby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Willits by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 18m
    $60–96

  2. Drive 140.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Willitscar car 140.2 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–37

  3. Bus via SMART San Rafael (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 23m
    $43–62

  4. BART, line 580 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - NB Stop to Willits Post Office - NB Stopbus bus
    6h 23m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 29m
    $46–66

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus Sonoma County Airport
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Hwy 101 at RR Xing - Earth Labbus bus 65
    6h 41m
    $40–111

Oakland to Willits by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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