What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Oakland is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Oakland is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Embarcadero and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G and arriving at Oakland Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Oakland?

The distance between Embarcadero and Oakland is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Oakland?

The BART from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Center takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Oakland bus from?

Embarcadero to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Oakland train from?

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

Where does the Embarcadero to Oakland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Embarcadero to Oakland train arrive?

Embarcadero to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Oakland is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Embarcadero to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

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Embarcadero to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, ferry, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Oakland by subway, bus (Greyhound), ferry, 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 Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City CenterYellow-N / ...
12 min
$2–4
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to OaklandGreyhound US0831 / ...
20 min
$5–10
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G to Oakland Ferry TerminalOa
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Oakland9.5 mi
14 min
$35–50
Drive 9.5 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Oakland9.5 mi
14 min
$2–3

Embarcadero to Oakland by subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 20 min.

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