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Compare train and bus for Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:40 PM1h50Oceanside10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:40 PM1h50Oceanside10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
02:57 PM1h39Oceanside, CA4:36 PMLos Angeles, CA$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 595 Pacific Surfliner9:57 PM2h00Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA11:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$321One-way0 transfers
- 581 Pacific Surfliner2:57 PM2h00Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA4:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$321One-way0 transfers
- 765 Pacific Surfliner6:57 AM2h00Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA8:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:25 PM2h05Oceanside3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$221One-way0 transfers- 6:30 AM2h45Oceanside9:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$241One-way0 transfers
- 08:57 AM1h59Oceanside, CA10:56 AMLos Angeles, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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