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2 d 41 min
4988 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Boston to Oakland

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Cheapest
By car (4 988 km)
2 d 41 min
4988 km.
from $274
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Other
Train
3 d 4 h 19 min
4320 km.
from $747.15
Bus
3 d 5 h 10 min
4320 km.
from $926.83
Bus, Plane (Fly General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
11 h 48 min
4320 km.
from $152.50
Train, Plane (Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport)
11 h 50 min
4320 km.
from $409.73
Bus, Plane (Fly General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento International Airport)
11 h 8 min
4320 km.
from $448.37
Train, Plane (Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport)
13 h 20 min
4320 km.
from $447.34
Bus, Train
3 d 7 h 51 min
4320 km.
from $513.78

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$496.81
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$573.24
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$343.94
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$433.11
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$407.64
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 9m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$394.90
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$700.62
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$535.02

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$458.59
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$611.45
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$891.70
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,146.47

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$573.24

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$585.98
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$891.70
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$700.62

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$547.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
22h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$394.90

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to 12th
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
22h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$76.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Oakland is to fly and BART which costs $130.43 - $336.96 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from South Station, Boston, MA and arriving at Oakland via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Emeryville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Boston to Oakland?

The distance between Boston and Oakland is 4387 km. The road distance is 4988.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 3 days 4h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Boston to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Oakland bus from?

Boston to Oakland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station, Boston, MA.

Where do I catch the Boston to Oakland train from?

Boston to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Oakland?

The best way to get from Boston to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Boston to Oakland bus arrive?

Boston to Oakland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Oakland?

Oakland is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 22:49 in Boston and 19:49 in Oakland.

Where does the Boston to Oakland train arrive?

Boston to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Oakland is 4989 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Boston to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Oakland?

Book your Boston to Oakland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Boston to Oakland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 797+ hotels available in Oakland. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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