How to Travel from

San Diego to Oakland

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Diego Oakland

How to Get from San Diego to Oakland

Plane

1 h 27 min

Select a Ticket

Car

8 h 9 min

from $43

Rideshare

8 h 9 min

from $10.29

Cheapest

By car (789 km)

8 h 9 min

789 km.

from $43

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

8 h 9 min

789 km.

from $10.29

Train

15 h 11 min

730 km.

from $185.76

Bus, Plane

4 h 33 min

730 km.

from $121.32

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:

spirit.com

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$56.13–$280.65

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:

flyfrontier.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:

alaskaair.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$102.05–$472.00

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 39m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.33–$408.22

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

1h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.57–$408.22

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from San Diego to Los

Ave. Duration:

2h 56m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$17.86–$102.05

Train from Los Angeles to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

11h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$54.85–$191.35

BART

Phone:

+1-510-464-6000

Website:

bart.gov

Train from Milpitas to 12th

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

11h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$39.55–$255.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from San Diego to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

11h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$49.75–$165.84

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Oakland is to night bus which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 12h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $44.57 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Oakland. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from San Diego to Oakland?

The distance between San Diego and Oakland is 763 km. The road distance is 789.2 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $33.70 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Oakland?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Diego to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Oakland train from?

San Diego to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Oakland?

The best way to get from San Diego to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $217.39 and takes 12h 14m, you could also train, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 15h 11m.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Oakland?

It is currently 21:22 at both, San Diego and Oakland.

Where does the San Diego to Oakland train arrive?

San Diego to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Oakland is 789 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from San Diego to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

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Five ways to Travel from San Diego to Oakland

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

BART

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Oakland?

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Oakland?

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Oakland?

How far is it from San Diego to Oakland?

How do I travel from San Diego to Oakland without a car?

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Oakland?

Where do I catch the San Diego to Oakland train from?

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Oakland?

What is the time difference between San Diego and Oakland?

Where does the San Diego to Oakland train arrive?

Can I drive from San Diego to Oakland?

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

Where can I stay near Oakland?