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There are 9 ways to get from Arlington to Oceanside by plane, train, bus 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.

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Fly Dallas to San Diego, train  •  5h 34m

  1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN) DAL - SAN
  2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside

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Bus, train via Alpine  •  35h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Arlington to Alpine
  2. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
  3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside

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Fly Dallas to Los Angeles, bus  •  6h 59m

  1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) DAL - LAX
  2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA

Fly Dallas to Santa Ana, train  •  7h 16m

  1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Santa Ana (SNA) DAL - SNA
  2. Take the train from Tustin station to Oceanside station

Fly Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego, train  •  8h 32m

  1. Fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) DFW - SAN
  2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside

Bus, train  •  32h 48m

  1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to El Paso
  2. Take the bus from El Paso to Riverside
  3. Take the train from Riverside-Downtown station to Oceanside station

Bus  •  33h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Arlington to Big Spring
  2. Take the bus from Big Spring Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
  3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside

Train  •  45h 59m

  1. Take the train from Fort Worth to Los Angeles Texas Eagle
  2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside Pacific Surfliner

Drive  •  21h 6m

  1. Drive from Arlington to Oceanside 1377.7 miles

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The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Oceanside is to bus and train via Alpine which costs $45 - $400 and takes 35h 10m.

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The fastest way to get from Arlington to Oceanside is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $240 - $800.

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No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Oceanside via Big Spring Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

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The distance between Arlington and Oceanside is 1253 miles. The road distance is 1377.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 48m and costs $180 - $550.

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It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Arlington to Oceanside, including transfers.

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Arlington to Oceanside bus services, operated by Noroeste USA, depart from Arlington station.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Oceanside is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 45h 59m.

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Arlington to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.

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Oceanside is 2h behind Arlington. It is currently 1:57 AM in Arlington and 11:57 PM in Oceanside.

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  • Distance: 1252.8 miles
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Arlington to Oceanside via Big Spring, Big Spring Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 33h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington to Oceanside via Bell Station, Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center, Fort Worth, and Los Angeles in around 45h 59m.

Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego
Ave. Duration
3h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $490
Flights from Dallas to San Diego via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $490
Flights from Dallas to San Diego via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$330 - $490
Flights from Dallas to San Diego via San Antonio
Ave. Duration
4h 58m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$330 - $490
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
3h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $1,100
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
5h 1m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$130 - $1,100
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$130 - $1,100
Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $700
Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana via Austin
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$230 - $750
Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana via Denver
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$230 - $750
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego
Ave. Duration
3h 11m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Frontier Airlines
Website
flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego
Ave. Duration
3h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $490
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
5h 12m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
$100 - $490
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
3h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $470
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $17
Child Coach - short notice
$8 - $20
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$12 - $25
Business Seat - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$29 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice
$6 - $65
Train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
20h 54m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$40 - $310
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $130
Child Coach - short notice
$65 - $120
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$60 - $200
Child Business Class - short notice
$65 - $200
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$90 - $250
Business Seat - advance purchase
$120 - $390
Business Seat - short notice
$130 - $410
Coach Seat - short notice
$110 - $310
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$3 - $75
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$3 - $22
Child Coach - short notice
$13 - $24
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$13 - $45
Child Business Class - short notice
$15 - $45
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$18 - $30
Business Seat - advance purchase
$28 - $90
Business Seat - short notice
$30 - $75
Coach Seat - short notice
$12 - $75
Train from Fort Worth to Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
41h 25m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$70 - $470
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$70 - $210
Child Coach - short notice
$100 - $190
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$95 - $310
Child Business Class - short notice
$100 - $310
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$140 - $410
Business Seat - advance purchase
$190 - $650
Business Seat - short notice
$200 - $650
Coach Seat - short notice
$180 - $470
Metrolink Trains
Phone
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin station to Oceanside station
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$10 - $29
Website
https://metrolinktrains.com
children 5 and under with a paid adult
$0
Senior / Disabled / Medicare
$5 - $19
Student / Youth 6-18
$7 - $20
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to Oceanside station
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$15 - $55
Website
https://metrolinktrains.com
children 5 and under with a paid adult
$0
Senior / Disabled / Medicare
$7 - $40
Student / Youth 6-18
$11 - $40
Bus operators
LAX LINQ
Phone
(323)-776-5467
Email
hello@laxlinq.com
Website
laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$45 - $60
Website
https://laxlinq.com/
Tornado Bus Company
Phone
+1 888 358 6762
Email
info@tornadobus.com
Website
tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to El Paso
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$100 - $280
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$95 - $260
Children 3-10
$95 - $250
Adults 11-59
$100 - $280
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from El Paso to Riverside
Ave. Duration
13h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$60 - $190
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$60 - $190
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$9 - $45
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$9 - $45
Noroeste USA
Phone
+1 817-704-8506
Email
info@noroesteusa.com
Website
noroesteusa.com
Bus from Arlington to Big Spring
Ave. Duration
5h 58m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$5 - $7
Book at
web.noroesteusa.com
Bus from Arlington to Alpine
Ave. Duration
10h 22m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$5 - $7
Book at
web.noroesteusa.com
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Big Spring Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
Ave. Duration
23h 20m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$120 - $240
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$9 - $40
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/

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Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Oceanside is 1378 miles. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Arlington to Oceanside.

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