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How to get fromSparks to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2h 5m
    $200–457

  2. Drive 215 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sparks to Oaklandcar car 215 mi
    3h 44m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 30m
    $55–80

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 7m
    $75–160

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    4h 6m
    $91–441

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2h 54m
    $424–536

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    7h
    $77–127

Sparks to Oakland by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Sparks, NV, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.

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