There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Asilomar by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 29m$100–151Drive 113.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Asilomarcar 113.5 mi
2h 2m$21–30Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 41m$46–66Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 42m$68–86
Oakland to Asilomar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Asilomar is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Asilomar is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Asilomar. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Sinex Ave / Crocker Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Asilomar. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Oakland and Asilomar is 129 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Asilomar without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Oakland to Asilomar, including transfers.
Oakland to Asilomar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Asilomar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Asilomar is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Asilomar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Sinex Ave / Crocker Ave via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Asilomar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Asilomar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Asilomar is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Oakland to Asilomar.
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