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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Anaheim’s main museum campus with rotating art, history, and cultural exhibitions in a restored Carnegie building and nearby gallery spaces.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Oceanside, CA for Anaheim, CA on Sat, Jun 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 13m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:57AM | Arrival Time 04:38AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 AM Oceanside, CA | 1h15 | 4:35 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:57 AM Oceanside, CA | 0h41 | 4:38 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Oceanside, CA | 1h15 | 5:35 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Oceanside, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:14, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 41m |
First bus 6:14 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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