There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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 via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 32m$30–59Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 34m$14–18Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Cursonbus 28
3h 17m$15–25Drive 90 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pitscar 90 mi
1h 38m$17–24
Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Olympic / Curson via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Oceanside and La Brea Tar Pits is 95 miles. The road distance is 90.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 32m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.
Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 32m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to La Brea Tar Pits via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Olympic / Curson in around 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Curson
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Oceanside to La Brea Tar Pits.
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