What is the cheapest way to get from West Oakland to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from West Oakland to San Francisco is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Oakland to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from West Oakland to San Francisco is to BART which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between West Oakland and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between West Oakland and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Oakland and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from West Oakland to San Francisco?

The distance between West Oakland and San Francisco is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Oakland to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from West Oakland to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from West Oakland to San Francisco?

The BART from West Oakland to Powell Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Oakland to San Francisco bus from?

West Oakland to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the West Oakland to San Francisco train from?

West Oakland to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from West Oakland station.

Where does the West Oakland to San Francisco bus arrive?

West Oakland to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the West Oakland to San Francisco train arrive?

West Oakland to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from West Oakland to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between West Oakland to San Francisco is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from West Oakland to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from West Oakland to San Francisco?

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West Oakland to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Oakland to San Francisco by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from West Oakland to Powell Streetsubway Blue-S / ...
10 min
$2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
20 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Oakland to San Franciscotaxi 9.6 mi
14 min
$35–45
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from West Oakland to San Franciscocar 9.6 mi
14 min
$2–3

West Oakland to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between West Oakland, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from West Oakland to Powell Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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