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Compare bus and flight 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 €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 €66, and a flight costs an average of €184.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€95 Average price Cheapest | €254 Average price |
15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

There are 3 travel options between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Oakland, CA from Phoenix, AZ is by taking a flight, which costs on average $142 (€128).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
A flight is $28 (€26) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average $171 (€154).
Taking a flight costs () less than taking a train, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA is by flight, which takes on average 12 h 8 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h 10 min.
You should expect to travel around 645 miles (1040 km) between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA.
The average frequency per day from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is:
- 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flight per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Oakland, CA from Phoenix, AZ as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
- Travel with Spirit Airlines for flights to Oakland, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Spirit Airlines Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA tickets on Omio for $142 (€128).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA tickets on Omio for $252 (€227).
Yes, there are direct services available from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct flight with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oakland, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA.
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