What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Long Beach is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at 1st / Pine via Pacific / Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Alameda to Long Beach?

The distance between Alameda and Long Beach is 404 miles. The road distance is 394.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Long Beach without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $60 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Alameda to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Long Beach bus from?

Alameda to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Long Beach train from?

Alameda to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Alameda to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Alameda to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 14m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Alameda to Long Beach bus arrive?

Alameda to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Huntington Park station.

Where does the Alameda to Long Beach train arrive?

Alameda to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Long Beach is 395 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Alameda to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 750+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Alameda to Long Beach - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Alameda to Long Beach by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 17m
$168–536
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 4m
$47–262
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus San Fran
8h 46m
$60–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 14m
$72–128
Drive 392.3 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Long Beachcar 392.3 mi
6h 28m
$72–104
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
3h 59m
$55–328
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SFO - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 30m
$49–249
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
4h 58m
$71–393
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
5h 19m
$65–365
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
10h 12m
$53–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Huntington Parkbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus 60
11h 18m
$52–105

Alameda to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 12h 2m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Alameda to Long Beach by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

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Drive 392.3 mi

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

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