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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $639.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$194 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $639 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 19m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $194 (€163).
A bus is $528 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $639 (€538).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 46m.
Train takes on average 15h 19m.
Tickets start at around $194 (€163) compared to roughly $99 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$94 (-€79). The journey takes 14h 49m versus 7h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
9:35 AM 15h15 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 12:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
9:35 AM 15h15 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 12:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AS2191
9:59 AM 1h32 Oakland International Airport 11:31 AM San Diego International Airport $150 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
9:35 AM 15h29 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 1:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA $82 1 One-way 1 transfer - 718 Gold Runner · 5818 Connecting Bus
5:48 PM 11h47 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 5:35 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA $107 1 One-way 1 transfer - 11 Coast Starlight · 5818 Connecting Bus
9:09 AM 20h26 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 5:35 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA $120 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus7:25 PM 16h05 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 11:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $114 1 One-way 2 transfers 11:05 PM 13h15 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center $118 1 One-way 0 transfers- · +FlixBus
7:25 PM 16h35 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 12:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center $119 1 One-way 2 transfers
- AS2101
5:05 PM 1h32 Oakland International Airport 6:37 PM San Diego International Airport $150 1 One-way 0 transfers - AS2511
7:04 AM 1h32 Oakland International Airport 8:36 AM San Diego International Airport $150 1 One-way 0 transfers - AS3050
3:14 PM 1h37 Oakland International Airport 4:51 PM San Diego International Airport $150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $194 (€163).
A bus is $528 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $639 (€538).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 46m.
Train takes on average 15h 19m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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