There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 29m$40–60Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
9h 13m$16–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 37m$87–164Drive 95.9 mi
- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Oceansidecar 95.9 mi
1h 49m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
7h 18m$50–73
Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside is to bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $15 - $21 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Oceanside is 171 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside via Palm Springs Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Oceanside Transportation Center via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 7h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside.
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