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How to get fromCarmel to Oceansideby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Carmel to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 37m
    $160–358

  2. Drive 404.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Oceansidecar car 404.8 mi
    7h 3m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 28m
    $207–383

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h
    $144–257

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 41m
    $320–791

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 46m
    $132–595

  7. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katellabus bus
    5. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 45m
    $260–776

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 3m
    $252–883

  9. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    9h 22m
    $106–355

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 15m
    $88–165

Carmel to Oceanside by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Oceanside via Salinas and Los Angeles in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Oceanside Transportation Center via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 15h 15m.

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