There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to California by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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)SFO - SMF
3h 13m$57–367BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles DowntownSan José
10h 57m$48–73BART, bus via San Jose
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
7h 32m$58–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
12h 2m$70–130Drive 368.4 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Los Angeles368.4 mi
6h 3m$68–98BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseum
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
4h 7m$58–353Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
9h$50–100
Alameda to California by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to California is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $65 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to California is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h.
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 BART and bus via San Jose which takes 7h 32m and costs $55 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Alameda to California, including transfers.
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 13m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 12h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.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 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
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
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 3m to drive from Alameda to California.
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