There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to California by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 15m$423–767BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 1m$54–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 2m$250–400Drive 370 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Los Angelescar 370 mi
6h 7m$68–98BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 10m$191–716Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 45m$55–100
Oakland to California by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to California is to BART and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to California is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $420 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Oakland and California is 122 miles. The road distance is 372.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to California without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Oakland to California, including transfers.
Oakland to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to California is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 12h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Oakland to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Oakland to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to California is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Oakland to California.
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