How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA

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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

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2h 25m

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2h 47m

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from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM2h05
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
01:00PMOceanside
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM2h05
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
01:00PMOceanside
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak564 Pacific Surfliner
07:10AM1h54
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
09:04AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA
$321One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner
10:10AM1h57
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
12:07PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA
$321One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak566 Pacific Surfliner
08:10AM1h57
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
10:07AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA
$321One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner
11:10AM1h57
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
01:07PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM2h35
Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA
01:00PMOceanside
$261One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:20AM2h40
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
11:00AMOceanside
$351One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:20PM2h45
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
11:05PMOceanside
$341One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Oceanside, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 49m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, Anaheim, CA, Santa Ana, CA, San Juan Capistrano, CA, Santa Barbara, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oceanside, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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