How to travel from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $64 (€57) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles:

Taking a bus is usually $160 (€142) less than taking a flight to Los Angeles, which costs on average $224 (€199) for the same trip.

A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles costing on average $76 (€68).

The quickest way to travel to Los Angeles from Oakland, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 19 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Los Angeles by bus can take on average 8 h 44 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 12 h 2 min   on average.

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

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

• Around 2 buses per day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Oakland, CA and Los Angeles 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 from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles:

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

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Los Angeles. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Oakland, CA to Los Angeles tickets on Omio for $64 (€57).
• Spirit Airlines can take you to Los Angeles by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles for $224 (€199).
• Amtrak can get you to Los Angeles by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles for $76 (€68) on Omio.

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

• You can check for a direct bus to Los Angeles with Flixbus with 2 direct buses per day.
• You'll find 1 direct train a day to Los Angeles with Amtrak.

Direct services to Los Angeles tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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

• A bus ticket is costing on average $64 (€57) one way for this route.
• A plane ticket costs $224 (€199) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket costs $76 (€68) one way on average for this trip.

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