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How to get fromEncinitas to Oaklandby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    4h 21m
    $68–220

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    4h 13m
    $54–269

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 51m
    $88–135

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 33m
    $308–496

  5. Drive  465.9 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Oaklandcar car 465.9 mi
    7h 46m
    $85–123

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    4h 8m
    $62–314

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    5h 11m
    $82–520

  8. Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus N2003
    12h 23m
    $82–125

Encinitas to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Oakland via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 15h 33m.

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