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Compare train and bus for San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.27. The journey takes 40m versus 30m 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.
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How to get from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:42 AM0h07San Juan Capistrano, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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3:42 AM0h07San Juan Capistrano, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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3:42 AM0h07San Juan Capistrano, CA3:49 AMOceanside, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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4:42 AM0h07San Juan Capistrano, CA4:49 AMOceanside, CA$471One-way0 transfers
2:42 AM0h07San Juan Capistrano, CA2:49 AMOceanside, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Juan Capistrano, 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 Clemente, CA and arrive in Oceanside, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
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