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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Altadena is to BART and bus which costs $60 - $70 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Altadena is to fly and tram and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $280.

How far is it from Oakland to Altadena?

The distance between Oakland and Altadena is 380 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Altadena without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Oakland to Altadena, including transfers.

Train or bus from Oakland to Altadena?

The best way to get from Oakland to Altadena is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 9h 37m.

Can I drive from Oakland to Altadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Altadena is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Oakland to Altadena.

Where can I stay near Altadena?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Altadena.

Oakland to Altadena - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and BART

There are 12 ways to get from Oakland to Altadena by plane, tram, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, bus
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
4h 58m
$52–274
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus San Fran
8h 28m
$62–68
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 53m
$73–129
Drive 370.8 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Altadenacar 370.8 mi
6h 7m
$68–98
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
5h 2m
$61–367
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
5h 25m
$238–274
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 55m
$60–334
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
6h 5m
$77–433
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Lake Stationtram
5h 58m
$77–428
Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train, tram, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus
3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
5. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
6. Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
7h 46m
$76–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 37m
$56–170
Bus via Memorial Park Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
9h 59m
$54–98

Oakland to Altadena by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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12h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 377.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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