What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Alameda is to bus and BART which costs $60 - $70 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Alameda is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Long Beach and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Alameda?

The distance between Long Beach and Alameda is 403 miles. The road distance is 394.7 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $60 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Alameda?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Long Beach to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Alameda bus from?

Long Beach to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Alameda train from?

Long Beach to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Long Beach to Alameda?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Alameda is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 9h 10m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Long Beach to Alameda bus arrive?

Long Beach to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Long Beach to Alameda train arrive?

Long Beach to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Alameda is 395 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Long Beach to Alameda.

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

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Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 721+ hotels available in Alameda.

Long Beach to Alameda - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and tram

There are 10 ways to get from Long Beach to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus

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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2h 26m
$162–533
Tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
4h 24m
$41–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
9h 10m
$62–171
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
13h 20m
$72–132
Drive 392.4 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Alamedacar 392.4 mi
6h 31m
$72–104
Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
3h 28m
$69–427
Tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Lake Merrittsubway
3h 57m
$52–332
Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
4h 24m
$95–612
Tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
4h 56m
$78–447
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway Orange-N / ...
9h 21m
$60–66

Long Beach to Alameda by bus

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Distance: 400.3 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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