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How to get fromOakland to Pfeiffer Beachby train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Pfeiffer Beach 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 Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    4h 11m
    $44–84

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Pfeiffer Beachcar car 143.7 mi
    2h 44m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    4h 14m
    $51–72

  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 Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $311–703

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $137–204

  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 Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $158–206

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakland to Pfeiffer Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Pfeiffer Beach. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to Pfeiffer Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Pfeiffer Beach via Salinas in around 4h 14m.

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