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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oceanside and National City takes 1h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oceanside to National City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 34m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Oceanside to National City bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Oceanside and National City. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oceanside is at 11:05 PM which arrives into National City at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound MexicoSan Diego Metro Transit1h 19m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oceanside to National City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oceanside to National City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to 8th St & F Av via San Diego and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 1h 16m.

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