How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $137.

Distance: 343 miles (553 km)

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$85

Average price

$72

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Cheapest

$588

Average price

10h 14m

Average total duration

9h 44m

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30m

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9h 38m

Average total duration

9h 8m

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4h 39m

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1h 39m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
    7:13 AM10h22
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
    7:13 AM10h22
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS2186 · AS2012 · AS2283
    1:16 PM6h09
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:25 PMOakland International Airport
    $8281One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
    8:00 AM9h14
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:14 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner
    10:55 AM9h28
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:23 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner
    11:05 AM9h18
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:23 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK
    11:13 AM11h02
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:15 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
    9:13 AM11h22
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM9h05
    Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    8:45 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS668 · AS2283
    7:00 AM12h25
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:25 PMOakland International Airport
    $6411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS1355 · AS2283
    11:03 AM8h22
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:25 PMOakland International Airport
    $7211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS207 · AS2283
    9:22 PM22h03
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:25 PMOakland International Airport
    $7281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $72 (€59).

A bus is $89 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $137 (€111).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

Train takes on average 9h 13m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is approximately 343 miles (553 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Stockton, CA, Bakersfield, CA, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oakland, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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