There are 5 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m$18–44Line 901 bus, bus via Sorrento Valley
cheapest- Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus 901
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
4h 5m$6–25Line 901 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 901
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus Tijuana
2h 40m$12–19Drive 49.6 mi
- Drive from Imperial Beach to Oceansidecar 49.6 mi
53 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Oceansidetaxi 49.6 mi
53 min$220–270
Imperial Beach to Oceanside by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial Beach to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Palm Av & 9th St and arriving at Oceanside via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperial Beach station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Palm Avenue Station and arriving at Oceanside via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Imperial Beach and Oceanside is 54 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.
The best way to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 38m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Imperial Beach to Oceanside, including transfers.
Imperial Beach to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Palm Av & 9th St station.
Imperial Beach to Oceanside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Palm Avenue Station.
Imperial Beach to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.
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.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Palm Avenue Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
Sitio de Taxis Macroplaza
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
Taxis Libres de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 663 114 4074
Taxi Tel Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 624 7116
- Website
- taxiteltij.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Imperial Beach to Oceanside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial Beach to Oceanside is 50 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Imperial Beach to Oceanside.
There are 761+ hotels available in Oceanside.















