There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CMH - SFO
7h 44m$273–767Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
8h 55m$171–509Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus
2d 11h$370–772Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2d 13h$651–1,581Drive 2,412.4 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Oaklandcar 2,412.4 mi
37h 54m$441–636Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLE - SFO
7h 30m$204–336Fly Covington to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CVG - OAK
8h 56m$228–961Fly Covington to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CVG - SFO
8h 19m$205–668Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PIT - SFO
9h 56m$380–832
Ohio to Oakland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Oakland is to fly which costs $200 - $340 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Oakland is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $200 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Ohio and Oakland is 2165 miles. The road distance is 2426.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Ohio to Oakland, including transfers.
Ohio to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio to Oakland is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 2 days 11h.
Ohio to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Oakland is 3h behind Ohio. It is currently 11:24 AM in Ohio and 8:24 AM in Oakland.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Covington to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Covington to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Covington to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Covington to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Oakland is 2426 miles. It takes approximately 37h 54m to drive from Ohio to Oakland.
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