What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Pacific Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Pacific Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

The distance between Oakland and Pacific Grove is 128 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Pacific Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Pacific Grove bus from?

Oakland to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Pacific Grove train from?

Oakland to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

The best way to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Oakland to Pacific Grove bus arrive?

Oakland to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Oakland to Pacific Grove train arrive?

Oakland to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Pacific Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Pacific Grove is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Oakland to Pacific Grove.

Where can I stay near Pacific Grove?

There are 314+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.

Oakland to Pacific Grove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 27m
$89–138
Drive 112.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Pacific Grovecar 112.2 mi
2h 1m
$21–30
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 32m
$37–55
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
4h 59m
$68–86

Oakland to Pacific Grove by bus

28Weekly Buses

5h 32mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Lighthouse / Carmel via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 32m.

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