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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Orindasubway subway
    2h 35m
    $74–241

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 31m
    $79–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 20m
    $193–397

  4. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Orindacar 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 26m
    $80–261

  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 25m
    $85–517

  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 MacArthursubway subway Orange-N
    14h 2m
    $102–153

San Diego to Orinda by tram, bus, and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Orinda via Los Angeles, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, and MacArthur in around 16h 20m.

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