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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 train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $30, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
790 Pacific Surfliner8:10 PM1h54Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:04 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
790 Pacific Surfliner8:10 PM1h54Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:04 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
05:15 AM1h49Los Angeles, CA7:04 AMOceanside, CA$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
562 Pacific Surfliner6:10 AM1h54Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$321One-way0 transfers
794 Pacific Surfliner10:10 PM1h54Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$321One-way0 transfers
774 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM1h57Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2:07 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$321One-way0 transfers
8:20 PM2h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA11:05 PMOceanside$331One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM2h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA11:00 AMOceanside$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM2h05Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA1:00 PMOceanside$441One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 11 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.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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