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Tow Truck & Roadside Help in Alameda, CA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Jump start $140 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Towing, jump starts, lockouts and tire changes in Alameda, dispatched 24/7 from the Oakland service area.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Towing in Alameda
RoadReady Tow covers Alameda, CA as part of its Oakland service area. The town is roughly 2 miles south of central Oakland and lies in Alameda County.
You get the price on the call, before dispatch, and a provider in our network drives out to you. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.
What a tow from Alameda costs
Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:
Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.
What to tell the operator in Alameda
- Your ZIP code (Alameda mailing ZIPs include 94501, 94502) or the nearest cross street.
- If you are on a highway such as I-880 or I-580 or I-980, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
- Where the vehicle should go: a shop in Alameda, your home, or a dealer in Oakland. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
- The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).
Alameda services
Roadside services and prices in Alameda
Plain prices before tax. Your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.
Nearby
Areas near Alameda
Neighboring towns in the Oakland service area, nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles from Alameda.
- Towing in Berkeley, CA7 miles from Alameda · ZIP 94702
- Towing in San Leandro, CA7 miles from Alameda · ZIP 94577
- Towing in Hayward, CA12 miles from Alameda · ZIP 94541
- Towing in Richmond, CA12 miles from Alameda · ZIP 94801
- Towing in Walnut Creek, CA14 miles from Alameda · ZIP 94595
Oakland and its other areas
Other cities nearby
- Towing in San Francisco, CA · 13 driving miles from Oakland
- Towing in San Jose, CA · 41 driving miles from Oakland
- Towing in Stockton, CA · 72 driving miles from Oakland
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Towing in Alameda
Alameda towing FAQ
How much is a tow from Alameda to Oakland?+
Central Oakland is about 2 straight-line miles from Alameda, which is usually 2–3 road miles. At $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile, that is roughly $170–$180 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch.
Do you cover ZIP 94501 and the other Alameda ZIPs?+
Yes. We cover Alameda mailing ZIP codes 94501, 94502, as part of the Oakland service area.
How long does roadside help take in Alameda?+
Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes. Traffic and weather can add time, and the dispatcher gives you an honest estimate before anyone is sent.
Can I get a jump start in Alameda?+
Yes. A jump start is $140 + tax and includes a quick battery check. See jump start in Alameda for what to expect.
Do I need a membership for roadside help in Alameda?+
No. You pay per job, with no membership, signup fee or contract. Cancel free before a driver is dispatched.
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