Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Diego.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Oakland to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5092 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $90.00
Oakland to San Diego Train
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The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $103To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to San Diego, as early as possible.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and San Diego, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Oakland to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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