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How to get fromOakland to La Jollaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 15m
    $82–271

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 42m
    $78–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 18m
    $83–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 33m
    $193–393

  5. Drive 481.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to La Jollacar car 481.7 mi
    8h 5m
    $88–127

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 5m
    $166–423

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 17m
    $82–287

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    3h 21m
    $170–476

  9. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    14h 20m
    $102–152

Oakland to La Jolla by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 16h 33m.

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