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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 an average ticket price of €147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €147, while a flight costs an average of €566.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€147 Average price Cheapest | €566 Average price | €125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average €566.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around €147 compared to roughly €125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€22. The journey takes 16h 41m versus 11h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA
How to get from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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FlixBus+9:35 PM22h35Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)8:10 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA€851One-way2 transfers
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- +FlixBus+9:35 PM22h35Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)8:10 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA€851One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- · 2:50 PM15h50Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)6:40 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA€1061One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+12:25 PM18h15Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ6:40 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA€1061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA:
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA costing on average €566.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
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