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Compare train and bus for Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr158 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. 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 bus costs an average of kr158, while a train costs an average of kr191.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr191 Average price | kr158 Average price Cheapest | kr106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is kr33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average kr191.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around kr191 compared to roughly kr106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-84.62. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 52m 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:00 AM1h00Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)11:00 AMOceansidekr1211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:00 AM1h00Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)11:00 AMOceansidekr1211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
011:14 AM0h35Santa Ana, CA11:49 AMOceanside, CAkr3971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7909:01 PM1h03Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA10:04 PMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CAkr1921One-way0 transfers
- 79411:28 PM1h03Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA12:31 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CAkr1921One-way0 transfers
- 5627:01 AM1h03Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA8:04 AMOceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CAkr1921One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 PM1h00Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)11:05 PMOceansidekr1381One-way0 transfers
- 02:44 PM0h35Santa Ana, CA3:19 PMOceanside, CAkr3971One-way0 transfers
- 05:14 PM0h35Santa Ana, CA5:49 PMOceanside, CAkr3971One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A bus is kr33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average kr191.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Ana, 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 Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Oceanside.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
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