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How to get fromEscondido to Oaklandby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Escondido to Oakland by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    4h 37m
    $80–264

  2. Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    5h 22m
    $56–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 26m
    $114–180

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 3m
    $180–376

  5. Drive 472.9 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Oaklandcar car 472.9 mi
    7h 52m
    $87–125

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

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    4h 26m
    $84–277

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

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    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 24m
    $84–293

  8. Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 57m
    $68–388

  9. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    14h 50m
    $104–155

Escondido to Oakland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Oakland via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 16h 3m.

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