There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Del Mar by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 52m$91–318Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
11h 41m$78–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 40m$138–331Drive 471.6 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Del Marcar 471.6 mi
7h 53m$87–125Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 32m$80–301Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 54m$81–268BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m$90–517Bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 30m$78–123
Oakland to Del Mar by bus, tram, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Del Mar is to bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Del Mar is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Oakland and Del Mar is 463 miles. The road distance is 474.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Del Mar without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Oakland to Del Mar, including transfers.
Oakland to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Del Mar is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 11h 41m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Oakland to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Del Mar is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Oakland to Del Mar.
There are 534+ hotels available in Del Mar.