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How to get fromImperial Beach to Oceansideby bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Line 901 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    2h 40m
    $12–18

  2. Line 901 bus, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    4h
    $6–25

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 40m
    $26–52

  4. Drive  49.6 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Oceansidecar car 49.6 mi
    54 min
    $10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Oceansidetaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    54 min
    $220–270

  6. Line 901 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 46m
    $22–40

Imperial Beach to Oceanside by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Oceanside via 12th & Imperial Transit Center and San Diego in around 2h 40m.

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