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How to get fromWest Portal to Oaklandby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from West Portal to Oakland by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, BART

    best
    1. Take the tram from West Portal Station to Metro Montgomery Station/Downtowntram tram K / ...
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    31 min
    $4–6

  2. Drive 14.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Portal to Oaklandcar car 14.5 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Ulloa St & West Portal Ave to Market St & Beale Stbus bus Lowl / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    45 min
    $4–6

  4. Line 48 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave to 24th St & Mission Stbus bus 48
    2. Take the subway from 24th Street / Mission to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    47 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Portal to Oaklandtaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

West Portal to Oakland by tram and subway

Calendar926Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

There is no direct connection from West Portal to Oakland. However, you can take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Downtown, walk to Montgomery Street, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulloa St & West Portal Ave to 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Market St & Beale St and Embarcadero in around 45 min.

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