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California Surf Museum
Museum focused on surfing heritage with boards, photographs, and exhibits that connect Oceanside’s beach culture to California surf history.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€105
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€105
Fastest journey on Sep 20
22 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
22 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
704 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €105.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 704 km distance in an average of 22 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 h 32 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 22 h 32 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, while a flight costs an average of €542.
Distance: 437 miles (704 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€126 Average price | €94 Average price Cheapest | €542 Average price | €79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average €126.
A bus is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average €542.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 16h 17m.
Tickets start at around €126 compared to roughly €79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-46.55. The journey takes 16h 17m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:48 PM Sacramento, CA | 22h32 | 1:20 PM Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €93 but you can travel from only €53 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 437 miles (704 km) distance in 16h 17m.
Distance 437 miles (704 km) |
Average train duration 16h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €93 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 16h 17m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Museum focused on surfing heritage with boards, photographs, and exhibits that connect Oceanside’s beach culture to California surf history.
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Lively downtown district with historic buildings, shops, public art, and easy access to the pier and beach. Great for a casual walk.
Scenic harbor area with walking paths, marina views, and access to waterfront recreation. A relaxed local favorite away from the main beach.
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Most Sacramento, CA to Oceanside, CA trains use the Sacramento Valley Station to Oceanside Transportation Center station pair. Use this guide to compare Sacramento, CA and Oceanside, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sacramento Valley Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Firehouse Restaurant, Ten22
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento Valley Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.
Oceanside Transportation Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Harbor Fish & Chips, 333 Pacific
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oceanside Transportation Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oceanside Transportation Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oceanside Transportation Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oceanside Transportation Center: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oceanside Transportation Center: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown, Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort, Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms.
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