How to travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

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Travel Information from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

distanceDistance453 miles (731 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$43 - $82
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $43 (€37) • 1 h 31 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $43 (€37) • 1 h 31 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 453 miles (731 km) between Oakland, CA and San Diego, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA.

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from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

How to get from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:30PM13h05
Oakland, CA
07:35AMSan Diego, CA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:30PM13h05
Oakland, CA
07:35AMSan Diego, CA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
06:20AM12h30
Oakland, CA
06:50PMSan Diego, CA
$761One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greyhound
01:30PM14h20
Oakland, CA
03:50AMSan Diego, CA
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05AM20h30
Oakland, CA
02:35AMSan Diego, CA
$781One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
02:20PM15h44
Oakland, CA
06:04AMSan Diego, CA
$791One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey between Oakland and San Diego with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    FAQs: Travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

    FAQs: Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA.
    FAQs

    There are 3 options to travel between Oakland, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.

    The cheapest way to go to San Diego, CA from Oakland, CA is by taking a flight, which costs on average $43 (€37).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA:

    Taking a flight costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $51 (€44).

    A flight is $39 (€33) less than a train with an average ticket price of $82 (€70) from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA.

    The quickest way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 31 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 30 min of travel time.

    Train takes 11 h 49 min on average.

    The distance from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 453 miles (731 km).

    The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA is:

    • 1 bus per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA:

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA:

      • You can go to San Diego, CA from Oakland, CA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $45 (€39) with FlixBus from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA on Omio.
      • You can take a flight from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA with Spirit Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€32) with Spirit Airlines from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA.
      • You can take a train from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $78 (€67) with Amtrak from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:

      • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to San Diego, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to San Diego, CA from Oakland, CA.

      Looking to extend your trip from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Irvine, CA or Las Vegas, NV. If you're looking to explore Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Irvine, CA or Las Vegas, NV from San Diego, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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