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How to get fromSan Diego to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2h 18m
    $72–240

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 9m
    $75–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 11m
    $181–393

  4. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Oaklandcar car 490.3 mi
    8h 10m
    $90–130

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2h 4m
    $79–259

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    3h 3m
    $84–515

  7. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Orange-N
    13h 39m
    $102–150

San Diego to Oakland by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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