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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Marcos to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    4h 8m
    $54–259

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 53m
    $72–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 52m
    $168–362

  4. Drive 467.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Oaklandcar car 467.5 mi
    7h 46m
    $86–124

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3h 42m
    $66–372

  6. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    6h 4m
    $84–274

  7. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    5h 51m
    $78–308

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    6h 50m
    $94–524

  9. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus N2003
    14h 22m
    $80–140

San Marcos to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

United Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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