There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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 19m$42–307Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 35m$45–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 2m$120–280Drive 368.4 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Los Angelescar 368.4 mi
6h 7m$68–98BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 7m$69–436
Alameda to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to California is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to California is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $40 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 Alameda and California is 122 miles. The road distance is 370.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to California without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Alameda to California, including transfers.
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to California is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 35m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Alameda to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to California is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Alameda to California.
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