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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    6h 27m
    $264–1,207

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - SFO
    7h 10m
    $93–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    38h 36m
    $296–631

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d
    $459–1,050

  5. Drive 1,874 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Oaklandcar car 1,874 mi
    30h 16m
    $342–494

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

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 30m
    $330–1,513

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 53m
    $202–916

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    8h 52m
    $312–1,350

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    9h 37m
    $194–853

  10. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Houston 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
    $356–725

Houston to Oakland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Oakland via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 38h 36m.

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