What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Oakland is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Oakland is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Richmond to Oakland?

The distance between Richmond and Oakland is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Oakland?

The BART from Richmond to 12th Street / Oakland City Center takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Oakland bus from?

Richmond to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Cerrito del Norte BART station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Oakland train from?

Richmond to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Oakland?

The best way to get from Richmond to Oakland is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Richmond to Oakland bus arrive?

Richmond to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Richmond to Oakland train arrive?

Richmond to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Oakland is 11 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Richmond to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from Richmond to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 706+ hotels available in Oakland.

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Oakland by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Richmond to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-S / ...
26 min
$3–5
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
45 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Oaklandtaxi 11.3 mi
14 min
$40–55
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Oaklandcar 11.3 mi
14 min
$3
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
29 min
$3–8

Richmond to Oakland by subway

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

BART operates a subway from Richmond to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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