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 via Los Angeles which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 52m.

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 $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Long Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

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 9h 7m and costs $55 - $80.

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 $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 13h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Alameda to Long Beach bus arrive?

Alameda to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Long Beach Bus 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 31m to drive from Alameda to Long Beach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alameda to Long Beach?

Book your Alameda to Long Beach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 1822+ 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 (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
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1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 17m
$143–506
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 5m
$42–272
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
9h 7m
$55–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 14m
$130–277
Drive 392.3 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Long Beachcar 392.3 mi
6h 31m
$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
$50–318
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 36m
$43–219
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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 41m
$62–410
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 57m
$61–393
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
9h 45m
$65–130
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus N2002 / ...
9h 52m
$56–91

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Duration: 3h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines and JSX fly 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 $120–280 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 (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

BART, bus

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Drive 392.3 mi

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

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

Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

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