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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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€26 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA
Travel to Oceanside, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Oceanside.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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