Travel Information between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA
| 645 miles (1040 km) | |
| Bus, train or flight | |
| - $171 | |
| Flight • $142 (€128) • 12 h 8 min | |
| Flight • $142 (€128) • 12 h 8 min | |
| Spirit Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 645 miles (1040 km) by bus, train or flight from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA.
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How to get from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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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