There are 6 ways to get from Guadalupe to Oakland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
7h 46m$78–176Drive 249.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Guadalupe to Oaklandcar 249.3 mi
4h 27m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 31m$85–128Train, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the bus from Amtrak Station to Downtown Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
6h 2m$181–434Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
6h 30m$244–463Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
6h 13m$347–506
Guadalupe to Oakland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guadalupe to Oakland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Guadalupe to Oakland is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Guadalupe station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Oakland via Santa Maria Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Guadalupe station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Oakland via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Guadalupe and Oakland is 268 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.
The best way to get from Guadalupe to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Guadalupe to Oakland, including transfers.
Guadalupe to Oakland bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Guadalupe to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Guadalupe to Oakland is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Guadalupe, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Oakland via Transit Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805-541-2877
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLO Transit
Bus from Amtrak Station to Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SLO Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Guadalupe to Oakland bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Guadalupe to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guadalupe to Oakland is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Guadalupe to Oakland.
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