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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 €7. 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 €7, 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 21m Average total duration 51m 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 San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, 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 Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is $11 (€8) 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 45m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Oceanside.
- Travel with Amtrak, North County Transit to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, North County Transit.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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