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How to get fromDes Moines to Oceansideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DSM - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 46m
    $243–1,003

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 41m
    $193–706

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus bus
    39h 25m
    $265–512

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    42h 20m
    $615–1,290

  5. Drive 1,716.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Oceansidecar car 1,716.3 mi
    26h 39m
    $314–453

  6. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DSM - CLD
    8h 14m
    $202–883

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 35m
    $253–1,041

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DSM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h
    $266–1,045

Des Moines to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,479.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Oceanside via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 39h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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