The cheapest and fastest trains from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
11 h 53 m
Average duration
12 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
617 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, 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 Jose, CA will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
It's difficult to get from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA without transferring at least once.
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol Corridor
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol CorridorTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, and a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 383 miles (617 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€108 Average price | €146 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol Corridor | 12:57 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 13h13 | 2:10 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 12:57 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 11h53 | 12:50 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 2:57 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 12h49 | 3:46 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 2:57 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 12h49 | 3:46 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA
Distance 383 miles (617 km) |
Average train duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€108) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 11h 53m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA start from as low as $132 (€108) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $132 (€108) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Amtrak from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Oceanside, CA and San Jose, CA from $71 (€58). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oceanside, CA to San Jose, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Day-use parking is available on the West side of the train tracks, 200-600 South Myers St., Lot 27
- Both locations are enforced by the City of Oceanside Parking.
- Harbor Fish & Chips
- 333 Pacific
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown
- Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort
- Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
- Located in the main hall
- 26 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak, Metrolink, and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink
- Amtrak
- Coaster
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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