There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Moss Landing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 24m$62–95Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Moss Landingcar 92.3 mi
1h 42m$17–25Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 27mFly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h$396–633Train, bus, line 2 bus
- Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 2 / ...
5h 13m$31–55
Oakland to Moss Landing by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Moss Landing is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Moss Landing is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Highway 1 / Dolan Road via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Oakland and Moss Landing is 121 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Moss Landing without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Oakland to Moss Landing, including transfers.
Oakland to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Moss Landing is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Moss Landing, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Moss Landing is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Oakland to Moss Landing.
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