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How to get fromVan Nuys to Alamedaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3h 1m
    $310–665

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway subway Orange-N / ...
    9h 52m
    $55–81

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 37m
    $63–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 48m
    $140–300

  5. Drive 354.9 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Alamedacar car 354.9 mi
    5h 52m
    $65–94

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 23m
    $197–972

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3h 53m
    $104–217

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Lake Merrittsubway subway
    3h 30m
    $342–1,420

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway subway
    4h 1m
    $505–770

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway subway
    4h 31m
    $127–625

  11. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5h 47m
    $69–367

Van Nuys to Alameda by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and JSX fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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