The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Clarita, CA for Oceanside, CA on Sat, Jun 27, 1 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 trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.
4:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA7:04 AMOceanside, CA$341One-way0 transfers
4:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA7:04 AMOceanside, CA$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.06 (€-9.05). The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 7m 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.
Live departures
Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:06 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h19 | 2:25 AM Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:09 AM Santa Clarita, CA | 2h55 | 7:04 AM Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA
Trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Clarita, CA and Oceanside, CA from $34 (€28). 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oceanside, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Clarita, CA to Oceanside, 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
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