There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 16m$163–264Drive 281.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Oceansidecar 281.1 mi
5h 9m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
11h 41mFly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 19m$187–394Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
7h 52m$415–692
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Oceanside is 324 miles. The road distance is 282.7 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Oceanside Transportation Center via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Morro Bay to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Morro Bay to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Oceanside is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Morro Bay to Oceanside.
There are 814+ hotels available in Oceanside.