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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€16 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Travel to San Diego, 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 Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, North County Transit to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, North County Transit.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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