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Compare bus and train for Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. 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 $21, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Santa Ana, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 57m 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.
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How to get from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM 1h15 Oceanside, CA 4:35 AM Santa Ana, CA $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 AM 1h15 Oceanside, CA 4:35 AM Santa Ana, CA $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 AM 1h15 Oceanside, CA 4:35 AM Santa Ana, CA $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and Santa Ana, 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 Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Carlsbad, CA and arrive in Santa Ana, CA.
- Travel with Futura Net, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Santa Ana, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Ana, CA by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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