What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $50 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Oakland?

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.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Oakland?

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.

How far is it from Encinitas to Oakland?

The distance between Encinitas and Oakland is 488 miles. The road distance is 468.6 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Oakland?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Encinitas to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Oakland bus from?

Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Oakland train from?

Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Encinitas to Oakland?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Oakland is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Encinitas to Oakland bus arrive?

Encinitas to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Encinitas to Oakland train arrive?

Encinitas to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Oakland is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Encinitas to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 724+ hotels available in Oakland.

Encinitas to Oakland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Oakland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SAN - OAK
4h 8m
$100–232
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)CLD - SFO
4h 5m
$52–248
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to OaklandGreyhound US0831
12h 1m
$58–125
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OaklandCoast Starlight
15h 38m
$102–170
Drive 465.9 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Oakland465.9 mi
7h 41m
$85–123
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SAN - SFO
4h 25m
$58–300
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)SAN - SJC
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
5h 13m
$112–248
Bus via Culver City (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesFlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to OaklandFlixBus N2003
13h 21m
$60–185

Encinitas to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 485.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Oakland via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 15h 38m.

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