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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 45m
    $50–110

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 16m
    $132–292

  3. Drive 349.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Fernando to Oaklandcar car 349.7 mi
    5h 45m
    $64–93

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    5h 4m
    $200–827

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Orange-N
    9h 46m
    $56–82

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 51m
    $193–670

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    5h 37m
    $102–219

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    5h 24m
    $440–1,432

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    5h 55m
    $499–776

  10. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    6h 28m
    $136–638

  11. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    6h 54m
    $74–375

San Fernando to Oakland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 10h 48m.

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