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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Idyllwild is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Idyllwild is to fly and drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $80 - $470.

How far is it from Oakland to Idyllwild?

The distance between Oakland and Idyllwild is 480 miles. The road distance is 477.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Idyllwild without a car is to BART and bus and taxi which takes 12h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Oakland to Idyllwild, including transfers.

Can I drive from Oakland to Idyllwild?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Idyllwild is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Oakland to Idyllwild.

Where can I stay near Idyllwild?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Idyllwild.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Idyllwild by plane, car, subway, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Oakland International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
3h 49m
$82–470
Fly from San Francisco International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
4h 21m
$79–407
BART, bus, taxi
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi
12h 31m
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain
3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi
16h 9m
$211–265
Drive 474.5 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Idyllwildcar 474.5 mi
8h 1m
$87–126
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
4h 56m
$93–526
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi
14h 3m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
15h 21m
$122–199

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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2h 30mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakland to Idyllwild.

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Distance: 476.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Idyllwild. However, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Berryessa / North San Jose, walk to Berryessa BART, take the line 77 bus to King & Tully, walk to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, take the bus to Chinatown Station, walk to Main / College, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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