How to get from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 342 miles (552 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $2 - $80 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $64 (€56) • 8 h 59 min | |
Popular travel companies | Amtrak or Amtrak |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 342 miles (552 km) from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Amtrak or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA.
You can travel by bus for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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You can get to Oakland, CA from Los Angeles 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Oakland, CA:
Taking a flight costs $78 (€68) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $80 (€70) for the same trip.
A flight is $62 (€54) less than a train with an average ticket price of $64 (€56) from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA.
You should expect to travel around 342 miles (552 km) between Los Angeles and Oakland, CA.
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA:
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