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How to get fromSan Antonio to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    5h 59m
    $162–225

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    7h 41m
    $135–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    34h 40m
    $271–561

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    41h 5m
    $592–1,236

  5. Drive 1,690.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Oaklandcar car 1,690.5 mi
    27h 3m
    $309–446

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAT - OAK
    6h 58m
    $165–708

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAT - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    8h 17m
    $161–714

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    7h 31m
    $178–783

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    8h 35m
    $184–739

  10. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    40h 37m
    $411–773

San Antonio to Oakland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration41h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,513 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Oakland via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 34h 40m.

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