Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Oakland

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Oakland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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

  1. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    4h 51m
    $221–764

  2. Fly Tucson to Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TUS - OAK
    5h 58m
    $94–487

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 35m
    $252–560

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    23h 35m
    $118–166

  5. Drive  853.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Oaklandcar car 853.8 mi
    13h 52m
    $156–226

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    5h 24m
    $379–543

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

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TUS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    6h 57m
    $95–483

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    5h 43m
    $151–310

  9. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    6h 33m
    $245–339

  10. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    23h 54m
    $114–170

Tucson to Oakland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tucson to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 785.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Oakland via Los Angeles in around 22h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers