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How to get fromOakland to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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
    2h 48m
    $80–266

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3h 15m
    $71–243

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 53m
    $75–150

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 54m
    $188–389

  5. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to San Diegocar car 490.3 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  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
    3h 50m
    $80–512

  7. 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
    13h 8m
    $101–150

Oakland to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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