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8 h 12 min
788 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Oakland to San Diego

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Cheapest
By car (788 km)
8 h 12 min
788 km.
from $43
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Plane from Oakland (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
8 h 12 min
788 km.
from $10.28
Bus, Train
11 h 42 min
730 km.
from $91.38
Train
15 h 56 min
730 km.
from $187.26
Train, Plane
5 h 35 min
730 km.
from $188.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.20–$281.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.26–$293.77

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$472.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.75–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$957.95

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$9.58
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$255.45

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.81–$166.04

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Diego is to night bus which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $44.57 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Oakland and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

Is there a direct flight between Oakland and San Diego?

Yes, there are direct flights between Oakland and San Diego; these take 1h 28m and cost $39.13 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Oakland to San Diego?

The distance between Oakland and San Diego is 737 km. The road distance is 789.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to San Diego without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 42m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Oakland to San Diego, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to San Diego?

The best way to get from Oakland to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $44.57 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 15h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $33.70 - $217.39 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Oakland to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Diego is 789 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Oakland to San Diego.

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

Book your Oakland to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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