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How to get fromAlameda to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2h 45m
    $79–266

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3h 15m
    $76–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 38m
    $80–160

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 54m
    $191–387

  5. Drive 488.7 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to San Diegocar car 488.7 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–129

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3h 43m
    $79–281

  7. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 1m
    $101–149

Alameda to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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