There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus Los Angeles
1h 9m$15–34Train via Oceanside Transit Center
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
1h 29m$4–12Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 27m$15–32Drive 37.2 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Balboa Parkcar 37.2 mi
41 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oceanside to Balboa Parktaxi 37.2 mi
41 min$160–200
Oceanside to Balboa Park by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Oceanside and Balboa Park is 41 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Oceanside to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Park is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Oceanside to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Oceanside to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Balboa Park is 37 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Oceanside to Balboa Park.
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