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How to get fromIndian Wells to Oceansideby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Indian Wells to Oceanside by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 4m
    $62–90

  2. Bus, train via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    7h 40m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 10m
    $46–70

  4. Drive 93.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to Oceansidecar car 93.6 mi
    1h 59m
    $18–25

Indian Wells to Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indian Wells to Oceanside. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Oceanside via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 10m.

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