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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    3h 8m
    $146–651

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    26h 22m
    $166–296

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 54m
    $329–720

  4. Drive 938.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Oaklandcar car 938.9 mi
    16h 18m
    $215–311

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    4h 47m
    $254–599

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    5h 32m
    $428–920

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Oakland by subway and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Oakland, CA, USA?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Oakland via Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 22m.

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