What is the cheapest way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland is to bus and BART which costs $55 - $80 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $310 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Seal Beach and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Seal Beach to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Electric & Main NW and arriving at Oakland via 7Th-Channel and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Seal Beach and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Seal Beach station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Seal Beach to Oakland?

The distance between Seal Beach and Oakland is 399 miles. The road distance is 400.3 miles.

How do I travel from Seal Beach to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland without a car is to bus and BART which takes 10h 15m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Seal Beach to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Seal Beach to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seal Beach to Oakland bus from?

Seal Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Seal Beach to Oakland train from?

Seal Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Seal Beach to Oakland?

The best way to get from Seal Beach to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Seal Beach to Oakland bus arrive?

Seal Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Seal Beach to Oakland train arrive?

Seal Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Seal Beach to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Seal Beach to Oakland is 400 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Seal Beach to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 802+ hotels available in Oakland.

Seal Beach to Oakland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seal Beach to Oakland by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2h 15m
$314–839
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
10h 15m
$57–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
13h 52m
$153–313
Drive 397.9 mi
1. Drive from Seal Beach to Oaklandcar 397.9 mi
6h 35m
$73–105
Line 171 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from Electric & Main NW to PCH & Ximeno NWbus
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
4h 17m
$62–360
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
11h 27m
$63–133

Seal Beach to Oakland by bus, tram, and subway

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Distance: 396.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Seal Beach, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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