How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of €66.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €69.

A bus is €395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €461.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

Train takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is approximately 343 miles (553 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is:

• Around 38 flights per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Stockton, CA, Bakersfield, CA, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oakland, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Oakland, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Oakland, CA, you can visit the vibrant Temescal Alley for unique shops and eateries, explore the historic USS Potomac, and enjoy performances at the Fox Theater. Discover diverse flavors at the Oakland First Fridays street festival, and take a scenic bike ride along the Bay Trail. For sightseeing, visit Lake Merritt, the Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square, Redwood Regional Park, and the Chabot Space and Science Center.

For a fulfilling experience in Oakland, CA, spending 2 to 3 days is often ideal, allowing time to explore its diverse neighborhoods, museums, parks, and vibrant culinary scene.