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How to get fromOakland to McWay Fallsby train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to McWay Falls by train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    4h 19m
    $70–106

  2. Drive  151.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to McWay Fallscar car 151.4 mi
    2h 52m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Front / San Vicente to McWay Fallscar car
    6h 15m

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $581–733

  5. Train, drive via Gonzales (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from 5th St / Day St to McWay Fallscar car
    6h 5m
    $75–114

  6. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $186–243

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oakland to McWay Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and McWay Falls, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to McWay Falls. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to McWay Falls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to McWay Falls via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 6h 15m.

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