There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Seaside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 7m$62–96Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Seasidecar 107.8 mi
1h 54m$20–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 11mFly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h$214–566Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 35m$68–86
Oakland to Seaside by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Oakland and Seaside is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Seaside without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Oakland to Seaside, including transfers.
Oakland to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Seaside is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $600 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Seaside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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Oakland to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Seaside is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Oakland to Seaside.
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