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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 bus with prices starting from $9. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
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.
FlixBus12:15 PM1h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1:20 PMOceanside$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:15 PM1h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1:20 PMOceanside$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:55 PM0h40San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA8:35 PMOceanside$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM0h45Old Town Station, San Diego, CA12:55 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$191One-way0 transfers
- 761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM0h45Old Town Station, San Diego, CA4:55 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$191One-way0 transfers
- 591 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM0h45Old Town Station, San Diego, CA7:55 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM1h25San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA1:20 PMOceanside$151One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 AM0h45San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA6:25 AMOceanside$171One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM1h25San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center8:35 PMOceanside$191One-way0 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 bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Oceanside.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, North County Transit to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 22 direct trains per day with Amtrak, North County Transit.
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