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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $503 Average price | $89 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $89 (€72).
A train is $420 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $503 (€406).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
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How to get from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:01 AM14h14San Diego, CA2:15 PMOakland, CA$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:01 AM14h14San Diego, CA2:15 PMOakland, CA$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 AM11h00San Diego, CA1:35 PMOakland, CA$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:01 AM13h34San Diego, CA12:35 AMOakland, CA$771One-way0 transfers
- 3:01 PM14h14San Diego, CA5:15 AMOakland, CA$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $89 (€72).
A train is $420 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $503 (€406).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Oakland, CA by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 0 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
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