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How to get fromAustin to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    6h 13m
    $106–475

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    41h 55m
    $287–627

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 1h
    $223–599

  4. Drive 1,715.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Oaklandcar car 1,715.5 mi
    27h 42m
    $314–453

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    6h 7m
    $174–858

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 10m
    $210–1,014

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    8h 42m
    $244–1,038

  8. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2d 1h
    $193–453

Austin to Oakland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Oakland via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 41h 55m.

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