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How to get fromOakland to Ocean Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Ocean Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3h 55m
    $82–271

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 23m
    $78–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 4m
    $85–160

  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 19m
    $193–393

  5. Drive 488.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Ocean Beachcar car 488.3 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–129

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 57m
    $82–287

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    6h 34m
    $172–316

  8. 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 6m
    $102–152

Oakland to Ocean Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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