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Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $718.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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$149 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $718 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $149.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $718.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Tickets start at around $149 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$74. The journey takes 11h 17m versus 5h 34m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:20 AM 8h55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 8:15 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:20 AM 8h55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 8:15 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AS1355 · AS2283
11:23 AM 5h10 Los Angeles International Airport 4:33 PM Oakland International Airport $311 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus1:40 AM 7h30 Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA 9:10 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
1:25 AM 7h45 Los Angeles, Exposition Blvd / South Sepulveda Blvd, CA 9:10 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:35 AM 7h30 Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA 9:05 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AS201 · AS1330 · AS3010
2:23 PM 8h56 Los Angeles International Airport 11:19 PM Oakland International Airport $199 1 One-way 2 transfers - AS1832 · AS1330 · AS3010
1:15 PM 10h04 Los Angeles International Airport 11:19 PM Oakland International Airport $199 1 One-way 2 transfers - AS331 · AS1330 · AS3010
12:14 PM 11h05 Los Angeles International Airport 11:19 PM Oakland International Airport $199 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $149.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $718.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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