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How to get fromOceanside Transit Center to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside Transit Center to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 6m
    $51–77

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 6m
    $13–18

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 10m
    $15–22

  4. Drive  95.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside Transit Center to Santa Monicacar car 95.2 mi
    1h 44m
    $18–26

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 9m
    $48–75

Oceanside Transit Center to Santa Monica by foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Oceanside Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Oceanside Transit Center to 5th / Santa Monica via Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 10m.

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