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

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There are 8 ways to get from South Bend to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly South Bend to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBN - SFO
    7h 43m
    $165–631

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    9h 32m
    $160–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 4h
    $369–727

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $777–1,654

  5. Drive 2,194.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Oaklandcar car 2,194.1 mi
    34h 12m
    $401–579

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 57m
    $256–969

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    9h 15m
    $243–516

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    10h 6m
    $242–925

South Bend to Oakland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,953.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Oakland via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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