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Travel Information from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA

distanceDistance342 miles (552 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$50 - $69
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $50 (€42) • 7 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $69 (€58) • 1 h 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 342 miles (552 km) by bus, flight or train between Los Angeles and Oakland, CA. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 18 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $50 (€42). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA.

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How do I travel from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA?

There are 3 travel options from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA: bus, flight or train.

What is the cheapest way from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $50 (€42) compared to other travel options to Oakland, CA:

Taking a bus is about $18 (€16) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $69 (€58) for this journey.

Taking a bus is usually $3 (€2) less than taking a train to Oakland, CA, which costs on average $53 (€44) for the same trip.

What is the quickest way from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA?

The fastest way from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 18 min.

There are alternative travel options to Oakland, CA that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 7 h 45 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Oakland, CA by train can take on average 9 h 3 min.

How far is Oakland, CA from Los Angeles?

The distance is approximately 342 miles (552 km) from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA.

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA?

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

  • 2 buses per day.

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

When traveling between Los Angeles and Oakland, CA, what are the departure and arrival points in Los Angeles and Oakland, CA?

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

    Which travel operators can get me to Oakland, CA from Los Angeles?

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

    • Travel with Greyhound for buses to Oakland, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Los Angeles to Oakland, CA tickets on Omio for $50 (€42).
    • Travel with Spirit Airlines for flights to Oakland, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Spirit Airlines Los Angeles to Oakland, CA tickets on Omio for $69 (€58).
    • Amtrak can get you to Oakland, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA for $53 (€44) on Omio.

    What other destinations are worth visiting after traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA?

    Looking to extend your trip from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Paris or London. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Paris or London from Oakland, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

    How far in advance should I buy tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA online to get the best deals?

    Before traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $50 (€42) one way.
    • A plane ticket for this route costs on average $69 (€58) one way.
    • A train ticket is costing on average $53 (€44) one way for this trip.

    But we recommend booking Los Angeles to Oakland, CA tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.