There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Oceanside by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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 Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
10h 23m$56–78Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
12h 27m$53–87Drive 394.3 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Oceansidecar 394.3 mi
6h 40m$72–104Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
7h 16m$85–310Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
11h 35m$65–110Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
8h 30m$99–530Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
8h 31m$62–286Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
- Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain
10h 46m$222–841
Modesto to Oceanside by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Oceanside is to bus and train which costs $55 - $80 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Oceanside is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Modesto and Oceanside is 424 miles. The road distance is 396.6 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 23m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Modesto to Oceanside, including transfers.
Modesto to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Oceanside is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Modesto to Oceanside.
Book your Modesto to Oceanside bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Modesto to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–95
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