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How to get fromOakland to Nipomoby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Nipomo by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    8h 52m
    $70–140

  2. Drive 245.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Nipomocar car 245.1 mi
    4h 23m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    9h 7m
    $89–124

  4. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus
    5h 50m
    $164–418

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 23m
    $210–456

Oakland to Nipomo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 7m.

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