There are 9 ways to get from Provo to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SLC - OAK
5h 3m$158–376Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
cheapest- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SLC - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
6h 17m$74–382Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
18h$122–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Provo Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
19h 55m$220–550Drive 763.8 mi
- Drive from Provo to Oaklandcar 763.8 mi
11h 56m$140–202Fly Provo to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Provo (PVU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PVU - SFO
4h 36m$84–366Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SLC - SFO
5h 28m$106–293Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SLC - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
7h 40m$74–325Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SLC - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
7h 48m$390–523
Provo to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Provo to Oakland is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Provo to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Provo to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Provo Intermodal Hub and arriving at Oakland via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Provo Amtrak and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 55m.
The distance between Provo and Oakland is 650 miles. The road distance is 768.2 miles.
The best way to get from Provo to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Provo to Oakland, including transfers.
Provo to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Provo to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Provo Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Provo to Oakland is to bus which takes 18h and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 19h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $370 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Provo, UT, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Oakland via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center in around 18h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Provo Amtrak to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 19h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from Provo Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Provo to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Oakland is 1h behind Provo. It is currently 3:16 PM in Provo and 2:16 PM in Oakland.
Provo to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provo to Oakland is 768 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Provo to Oakland.
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