There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)CLD - SFO
2h 34m$80–304Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SAN - OAK
4h 8m$50–222Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to OaklandGreyhound US0831
12h 1m$62–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to OaklandCoast Starlight
15h 38m$102–170Drive 465.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Oakland465.9 mi
7h 42m$85–123Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SAN - SFO
4h 23m$52–280Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)SAN - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
5h 22m$106–248Bus via Culver City (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesFlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to OaklandFlixBus N2003
13h 21m$66–170
Encinitas to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to bus via Culver City which costs $65 - $170 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $75 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Oakland via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Oakland via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Encinitas and Oakland is 459 miles. The road distance is 468.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Encinitas to Oakland, including transfers.
Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 12h 1m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $13–85
Bus from Los Angeles to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Oakland is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Oakland.
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