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How to get fromPaterson to Oaklandby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Paterson to Oakland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 44m
    $203–1,001

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3d
    $883–1,828

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3d 2h
    $513–1,028

  4. Drive 2,881.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Oaklandcar car 2,881.9 mi
    45h 18m
    $526–760

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    9h 20m
    $250–494

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane EWR - OAK
    10h 14m
    $256–944

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    10h 26m
    $217–908

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    11h 28m
    $253–701

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JFK - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    12h 8m
    $270–954

  10. Train via Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,065–2,271

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 12h
    $1,126–2,363

Paterson to Oakland by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,604.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Oakland via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 2h.

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