There are 8 ways to get from Solana Beach to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 15m$77–260Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
4h 55m$56–274Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
12h 11m$78–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
14h 32m$148–400Drive 469.8 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Oaklandcar 469.8 mi
7h 50m$86–124Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
4h 2m$70–303Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
5h 5m$86–509Bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
12h 14m$78–125
Solana Beach to Oakland by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Oakland is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Oakland is to train and fly and BART which takes 4h 2m and costs $70 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr and arriving at Oakland via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Oakland is 500 miles. The road distance is 472.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Solana Beach to Oakland, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Solana Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Oakland is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $400 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oakland via Los Angeles in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Solana Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Oakland is 473 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Solana Beach to Oakland.
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