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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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 21m$74–250Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
4h 2m$54–269Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
11h 51m$72–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 1m$132–325Drive 465.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Oaklandcar 465.9 mi
7h 46m$85–123Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
4h 8m$72–284Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- 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
5h 6m$82–500Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
12h 23m$78–125
Encinitas to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Oakland via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
The distance between Encinitas and Oakland is 504 miles. The road distance is 468.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Encinitas to Oakland, including transfers.
Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 16h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $270 and takes 4h 2m.
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 $70–120 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oakland via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 16h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Oakland is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Encinitas to Oakland.
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