How to travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA

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Travel Information from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA

distanceDistance35 miles (57 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$12 - $19
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $12 (€10) • 45 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $12 (€10) • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 35 miles (57 km) by train or bus to Oceanside, CA from San Diego, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA.

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from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA

How to get from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
10:50AM0h45
San Diego, CA
11:35AMOceanside, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
10:50AM0h45
San Diego, CA
11:35AMOceanside, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
10:50AM0h45
San Diego, CA
11:35AMOceanside, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greyhound
10:15AM1h20
San Diego, CA
11:35AMOceanside, CA
$281One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
02:00PM0h50
San Diego, CA
02:50PMOceanside, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:25AM0h45
San Diego, CA
08:10AMOceanside, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound travel to Oceanside from San Diego at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between San Diego and Oceanside, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA

    FAQs: 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.
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    There are 2 options to travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA including taking a train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

    This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:

    A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $19 (€17) from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA.

    The fastest way from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 45 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Oceanside, CA that take longer:

    Taking a train requires on average 45 min of travel time.

    The distance is approximately 35 miles (57 km) from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA.

    The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA is:

    • 4 buses a day.
    • 7 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Oceanside, CA from San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA:

      • You can travel by bus between San Diego, CA and Oceanside, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
      • You can travel to Oceanside, CA from San Diego, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA.

      Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA with the following travel companies:

      • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
      • 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oceanside, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between San Diego, CA and Oceanside, CA.

      Looking to extend your trip from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA? Many Omio customers who go from San Diego, CA to Oceanside, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Los Angeles, CA, Santa Ana, CA, Anaheim, CA or San Juan Capistrano, CA. If you're looking to explore Los Angeles, CA, Santa Ana, CA, Anaheim, CA or San Juan Capistrano, CA from Oceanside, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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