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Compare train, bus, and flight for Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a bus costs an average of $72.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration Fastest 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $72.
A train is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Flight takes on average 13h 25m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 11h 22m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:13 PM12h02Anaheim, CA6:15 AMOakland, CA$681One-way0 transfers
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6:13 PM12h02Anaheim, CA6:15 AMOakland, CA$681One-way0 transfers
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6:13 PM12h02Anaheim, CA6:15 AMOakland, CA$681One-way0 transfers
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5:13 PM12h02Anaheim, CA5:15 AMOakland, CA$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $72.
A train is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Flight takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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