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Compare bus and train for Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 52m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 PM 0h45 Oceanside 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:05 PM 0h45 Oceanside 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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3:39 PM 0h10 Oceanside, CA 3:49 PM San Diego, CA $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 584 Pacific Surfliner
7:08 PM 0h44 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA 7:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - 564 Pacific Surfliner
9:08 AM 0h44 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA 9:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - 588 Pacific Surfliner
9:08 PM 0h44 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA 9:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:00 AM 0h45 Oceanside 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 AM 1h20 Oceanside 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center $18 1 One-way 0 transfers11:05 PM 1h20 Oceanside 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Futura Net, Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus.
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