There are 5 ways to get from Alpine to Oceanside by bus, tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 888 bus, tram, train
best- Take the bus from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 888
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
2h 58m$16–45Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
4h$8–32Line 888 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 888
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3h 51m$10–20Drive 55.8 mi
- Drive from Alpine to Oceansidecar 55.8 mi
1h 1m$11–15Line 864 bus, tram, train
- Take the bus from Camino Canada & Walmart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 864
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
3h 53m$18–50
Alpine to Oceanside by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpine to Oceanside is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alpine to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpine to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl and arriving at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via El Cajon Transit Center and 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Alpine station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Alpine and Oceanside is 69 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alpine to Oceanside without a car is to line 888 bus and tram and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $15 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Alpine to Oceanside, including transfers.
Alpine to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl station.
Alpine to Oceanside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
Alpine to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Alpine, San Diego County, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via El Cajon Transit Center and 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Arnold Wy & Alpine Bl to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Camino Canada & Walmart to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Alpine to Oceanside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpine to Oceanside is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Alpine to Oceanside.
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