Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Oaklandby unknown, ferry, tram, subway, or bus

Find Transport to Oakland

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Oakland by unknown, ferry, tram, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Travel, ferry, tram, BART via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

    best
    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    1h 7m

  2. Travel, ferry, tram, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    1h 9m

  3. Travel, ferry, line 172 bus, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172 / ...
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    1h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Oakland. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 2nd St, and Montgomery Street in around 1h 9m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.