There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
3h 37m$94–278Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
14h 54m$87–138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 40m$175–389Drive 502.2 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Ocean Beachcar 502.2 mi
8h 24m$92–133Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 37m$93–332Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
6h 8m$94–295Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
6h 31m$109–563Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
15h 10m$99–172
Sacramento to Ocean Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
The distance between Sacramento and Ocean Beach is 499 miles. The road distance is 505.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach without a car is to bus which takes 14h 54m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach, including transfers.
Sacramento to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Ocean Beach is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 54m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 14h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Sacramento to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Ocean Beach is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Sacramento to Ocean Beach.
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