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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 train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $18 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $11 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€7). The journey takes 1h 5m 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.
6:05 AM 1h00 Santa Ana, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:05 AM 1h00 Santa Ana, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:05 AM 1h00 Santa Ana, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 1h00 Santa Ana, CA 6:05 AM Oceanside, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $18 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 Futura Net, Greyhound to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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