What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 13h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The distance between Alameda and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 459 miles. The road distance is 467.9 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 28m and costs $85 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus from?

Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The best way to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 15h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus arrive?

Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Where can I stay near Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, BART

There are 9 ways to get from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SFO - CLD
3h 44m
$85–338
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
13h 2m
$58–120
BART, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
11h 28m
$89–103
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
15h 43m
$99–139
Drive 465.2 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea465.2 mi
7h 43m
$85–123
Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train, line 101 bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
5h 21m
$61–233
Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SFO - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
5h 47m
$73–490
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
6h 27m
$117–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2000
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
12h 35m
$70–87

Alameda to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train and bus (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 15h 43m.

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