What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Oakland is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Oakland is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hayward Bus Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Castro Valley and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castro Valley and arriving at Lake Merritt. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Oakland?

The distance between Castro Valley and Oakland is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Valley to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 20 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Oakland?

The BART from Castro Valley to Lake Merritt takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Oakland bus from?

Castro Valley to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Oakland train from?

Castro Valley to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Castro Valley station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Oakland bus arrive?

Castro Valley to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Oakland train arrive?

Castro Valley to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at Lake Merritt station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Oakland is 14 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Castro Valley to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Castro Valley to Oakland?

Book your Castro Valley to Oakland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 824+ hotels available in Oakland.

Castro Valley to Oakland - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castro Valley to Oakland by subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART
best
1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to Lake MerrittBlue-S
20 min
$3–5
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to OaklandGreyhound US0831
25 min
$20–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castro Valley to Oakland14.2 mi
15 min
$55–70
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Oakland14.2 mi
15 min
$3–4

Castro Valley to Oakland by subway

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Castro Valley to Lake Merritt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 25 min.

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