4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.60. The journey takes 27m versus 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA
How to get from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:42 AM0h07San Clemente, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:42 AM0h07San Clemente, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:42 AM0h07San Clemente, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:42 AM0h07San Clemente, CA2:49 AMOceanside, CA$531One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA
Travel to Oceanside, 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 San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Clemente, CA and Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Clemente, CA and arrive in Oceanside, CA.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Metrolink Trains.
Travelling from San Clemente, CA to Oceanside, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
