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How to get fromNational City to Oceansideby tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from National City to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 10m

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    3h 15m
    $4–17

  3. Line 929 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 8th St & E Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    2h 16m
    $12–19

  4. Drive 41.7 mi

    1. Drive from National City to Oceansidecar car 41.7 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Oceansidetaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    45 min
    $180–230

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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 8th St & E Av to Oceanside via 12th & Imperial Transit Center and San Diego in around 2h 16m.

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