What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Seaside?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Seaside?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Seaside?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Seaside?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Oakland to Seaside?

The distance between Oakland and Seaside is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Seaside without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Seaside without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Seaside?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Oakland to Seaside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Seaside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oakland to Seaside train from?

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

Train or bus from Oakland to Seaside?

The best way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Oakland to Seaside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakland to Seaside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Seaside?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Seaside is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Oakland to Seaside.

Where can I stay near Seaside?

There are 230+ hotels available in Seaside.

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Seaside 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
4h 7m
$36–75
Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Seasidecar 107.8 mi
1h 54m
$20–29
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 11m
$43–61
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 2m
$68–86

Oakland to Seaside by train and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 7mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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