There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 43m$163–265Drive 285 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Oceansidecar 285 mi
5h 13m$52–76Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
11h 36mBus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 45m$187–395Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
8h 19m$415–693
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Oceanside is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Oceanside is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Atascadero and Oceanside is 332 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Atascadero to Oceanside, including transfers.
Atascadero to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Oceanside is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Oceanside Transportation Center via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Atascadero to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Atascadero to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Oceanside is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Atascadero to Oceanside.
There are 815+ hotels available in Oceanside.