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Compare train and bus for San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. 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 zł 77, while a bus costs an average of zł 187.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 77 Average price Cheapest | zł 187 Average price | zł 31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m 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 San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is zł 111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average zł 187.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around zł 77 compared to roughly zł 31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 45. The journey takes 50m versus 47m 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 San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 PM 0h40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 8:25 PM Oceanside zł 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:45 PM 0h40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 8:25 PM Oceanside zł 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 PM 0h40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 8:25 PM Oceanside zł 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 587 Pacific Surfliner
5:10 PM 0h45 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 5:55 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA zł 77 1 One-way 0 transfers - 567 Pacific Surfliner
7:10 AM 0h45 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 7:55 AM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA zł 77 1 One-way 0 transfers - 581 Pacific Surfliner
2:10 PM 0h45 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 2:55 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA zł 77 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:40 AM 0h45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 6:25 AM Oceanside zł 36 1 One-way 0 transfers7:10 PM 1h15 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center 8:25 PM Oceanside zł 50 1 One-way 0 transfers4:55 AM 1h30 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center 6:25 AM Oceanside zł 52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is zł 111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average zł 187.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Oceanside.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- Travel with Futura Net, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- 24 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
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