How to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Mon, Jun 01
+ Add return
Travel by bus, flight, train with
FlixBus
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
Frecciarossa
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
Frecciarossa
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus, flight, and train for Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $144. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $144, and a bus costs an average of $144.

Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Driving

$223

Average price

Cheapest

$152

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

14h 55m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

11h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.0 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of $223 (€179).

This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:

A bus is $117 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average $339 (€273).

A bus is $348 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average $571 (€460).

The fastest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 36m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

Train takes on average 22h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA among Omio's users.

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, flight, and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
Jun 01
Tue
Jun 02
Wed
Jun 03
Thu
Jun 04
Fri
Jun 05
Sat
Jun 06
Sun
Jun 07

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Travel to Oakland, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of $223 (€179).

This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:

A bus is $117 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average $339 (€273).

A bus is $348 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average $571 (€460).

The fastest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 36m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

Train takes on average 22h 14m.

The distance from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is approximately 646 miles (1040 km).
The average frequency per day from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Stockton, CA, Bakersfield, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oakland, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Oakland, CAHow to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone