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Compare train and bus for Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
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How to get from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
562 Pacific Surfliner6:41 AM1h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA8:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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562 Pacific Surfliner6:41 AM1h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA8:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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562 Pacific Surfliner6:41 AM1h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA8:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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794 Pacific Surfliner10:41 PM1h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA12:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
790 Pacific Surfliner8:41 PM1h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA10:04 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
572 Pacific Surfliner11:41 AM1h26Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA1:07 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, CA and arrive in Oceanside, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
- 13 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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