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How to get fromSeattle to Oakland Airport (OAK)by tram, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Oakland Airport (OAK) by tram, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 2m
    $186–376

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    20h 28m
    $130–246

  3. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    3. Take the subway from West Oakland to Coliseumsubway subway
    5h 29m
    $190–397

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 35m
    $284–596

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    5h 48m
    $157–390

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Coliseumsubway subway
    5h 15m
    $192–419

  7. Drive 810 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Oakland Airport (OAK)car car 810 mi
    13h 58m
    $148–214

Seattle to Oakland Airport (OAK) by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Oakland Airport (OAK), USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Oakland International Airport Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Coliseum, and Coliseum - OAC in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 22h 59m.

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