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How to get fromSolana Beach to Oaklandby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Solana Beach to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    4h 13m
    $83–269

  2. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    4h 55m
    $56–254

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 14m
    $78–155

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 32m
    $183–376

  5. Drive 469.8 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Oaklandcar car 469.8 mi
    7h 50m
    $86–124

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h
    $86–282

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport 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
    4h 59m
    $87–298

  8. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 29m
    $68–387

  9. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    14h 35m

Solana Beach to Oakland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oakland via Los Angeles in around 14h 32m.

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