Rome2Rio

How to get fromWhittier to Alamedaby taxi, plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Alameda

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Whittier to Alameda by taxi, plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Whittier to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2h 20m
    $316–878

  2. Line 274 bus, line 707 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Beverly Dr and Norwalk Blvd N to West Covina Pkwy and California Ave Ebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    4h 53m
    $54–320

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway subway Orange-N / ...
    9h 19m
    $55–77

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 35m
    $252–403

  5. Drive  382.6 mi

    1. Drive from Whittier to Alamedacar car 382.6 mi
    6h 28m
    $70–101

  6. Line 7 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4h 17m

  7. Line 7 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 44m

  8. Bus, tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Beverly / Norwalk to 3rd/McDonnellbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    5h 1m
    $179–712

  9. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    4h 56m
    $68–412

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 59m
    $62–113

Whittier to Alameda by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Whittier to Alameda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other 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

Booking & Getting There