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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Oceanside takes 15h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Francisco to Oceanside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 9m
Duration
556 mi
Distance
$336
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Oceanside train times

Trains run 6 times a week between San Francisco and Oceanside. The service departs San Francisco at 8:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into Oceanside at 00:04:00. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Oceanside? 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.

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  • Distance: 555.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Oceanside via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 15h 54m.

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