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How to get fromLa Mesa to Oceansideby tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from La Mesa to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 8m
    $22–49

  2. Tram, train via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2h 14m
    $4–21

  3. Line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2h 32m
    $8–15

  4. Drive  40.9 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Oceansidecar car 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Oceansidetaxi taxi 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $180–220

  6. Tram, train via Courthouse Station

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Courthouse Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 35m
    $24–50

La Mesa to Oceanside by tram and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Oceanside Transportation Center via Old Town Transit Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 2h 32m.

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