There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Oakland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
4h 23m$50–70Drive 150.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Oaklandcar 150.3 mi
2h 54m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 55m$118–177
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Oakland is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Oakland is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Durham and Oakland is 174 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Durham to Oakland, including transfers.
Durham to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Durham to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Durham to Oakland is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Durham, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Durham to Oakland via Chico Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Durham to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Durham to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Oakland is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Durham to Oakland.
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