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Philadelphia to Oakland

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$613.09

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$408.72

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$625.86
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$625.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$370.41
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$459.82
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$332.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$766.36

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$293.77
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$370.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$562.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$485.36
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$613.09
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$510.91
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$574.77

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$95.79
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.27–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.71–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.76–$459.82
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.21–$447.04

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to 12th
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$434.27
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$830.22
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.65–$217.14

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:
$37.04–$121.34
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$242.68

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Oakland is to fly which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Emeryville via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The distance between Philadelphia and Oakland is 4101 km. The road distance is 4615.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $217.39 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Philadelphia to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Oakland bus from?

Philadelphia to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Oakland train from?

Philadelphia to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $260.87 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Philadelphia to Oakland bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Oakland?

Oakland is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 00:00 in Philadelphia and 21:00 in Oakland.

Where does the Philadelphia to Oakland train arrive?

Philadelphia to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Oakland is 4616 km. It takes approximately 44h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Oakland.

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

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

Book your Philadelphia 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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