There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Marina by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
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 Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 44m$37–74Drive 101.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Marinacar 101.9 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 48m$44–62BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 9m$66–78
Oakland to Marina by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Marina is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Marina is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Marina. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Marina. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Oakland and Marina is 118 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Marina without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Oakland to Marina, including transfers.
Oakland to Marina bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Marina is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–14
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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Marina bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Marina is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Oakland to Marina.
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