There are 8 ways to get from Chula Vista to Oakland by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
3h 54m$62–312Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
12h 43m$84–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 33m$320–508Drive 496.6 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Oaklandcar 496.6 mi
8h 18m$88–127Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 17mFly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
4h 58m$88–568Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SAN - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 31m$116–311Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
13h 21m$98–145
Chula Vista to Oakland by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Oakland is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Oakland. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Oakland via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Oakland via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Oakland is 468 miles. The road distance is 499.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chula Vista to Oakland, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 43m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 16h 33m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–220
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Chula Vista to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Oakland is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Chula Vista to Oakland.
There are 219+ hotels available in Oakland.