- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 11 buses that leave Oceanside, CA for San Diego, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 San Diego, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (56m by bus vs 42m by car) and save roughly $-5.57 (€-4.56) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $8 (€6)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:19AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:19AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:49PM | Arrival Time 09:19PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:49PM | Arrival Time 08:49PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:49PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:49PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 AM Oceanside | 1h20 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Oceanside | 0h45 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:19 AM Oceanside, CA | 0h30 | 11:49 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Oceanside | 1h05 | 2:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:19 PM Oceanside, CA | 0h30 | 3:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:49 PM Oceanside, CA | 0h30 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:49 PM Oceanside, CA | 1h00 | 8:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:49 PM Oceanside, CA | 1h00 | 10:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Oceanside | 1h20 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Oceanside | 0h45 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:04 AM Oceanside, CA | 0h30 | 7:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of San Diego — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego trip today.
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
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Leading contemporary art museum with major postwar and current works, especially strong in Southern California and Pacific Rim artists.
Vast cultural park with gardens, museums, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, walking paths, and some of San Diego's best photo spots.
Scenic cove known for sea lions, clear water, coastal cliffs, and highly shareable sunset and ocean-view walks.
Wide sandy beach beside the Hotel del Coronado, popular for walking, photography, and classic Southern California scenery.
Beer-battered or grilled local fish in tortillas, usually topped with cabbage, crema, and salsa. A signature coastal San Diego staple with strong Baja influence.
A San Diego original burrito filled with carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa. It is one of the city’s most iconic late-night and casual foods.
French fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. This indulgent dish is strongly associated with San Diego taco shop culture.
Popular waterfront seafood restaurant serving fresh local catch, fish tacos, and sandwiches in a relaxed harbor setting near the fishing fleet.
Historic, no-frills Mexican restaurant famous for house-made tortillas, rolled tacos, and comforting traditional plates. A beloved local institution with a classic atmosphere.
Iconic casual spot in Ocean Beach known for oversized burgers, fries, and a lively beach-town vibe. A long-standing San Diego favorite.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels, dining, and parking near the coast and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
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