How to travel from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of CHF113.

This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA:

A bus is CHF84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA costing on average CHF197.

A bus is CHF97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA costing on average CHF210.

The fastest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 0m.

Train takes on average 22h 58m.

The distance from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA is approximately 677 miles (1090 km).

The average frequency per day from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA:

• Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
• Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.

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

• Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Seattle, WA to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Seattle, WA 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Oakland, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Oakland, CA, you can visit the vibrant Temescal Alley for unique shops and eateries, explore the historic USS Potomac, and enjoy performances at the Fox Theater. Discover diverse flavors at the Oakland First Fridays street festival, and take a scenic bike ride along the Bay Trail. For sightseeing, visit Lake Merritt, the Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square, Redwood Regional Park, and the Chabot Space and Science Center.

For a fulfilling experience in Oakland, CA, spending 2 to 3 days is often ideal, allowing time to explore its diverse neighborhoods, museums, parks, and vibrant culinary scene.