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How to get fromOceanside to La Palmaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to La Palma by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, line 123 bus

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    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Buena Parktrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 1 to Valley View-La Palmabus bus 123
    2h 47m
    $12–16

  2. Bus, line 123 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Valley View-La Canadabus bus 123
    3h 15m
    $17–23

  3. Drive  65.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to La Palmacar car 65.3 mi
    1h 11m
    $12–18

  4. Train, line 123 bus via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Valley View-La Canadabus bus 123
    2h 58m
    $12–16

Oceanside to La Palma by train and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and La Palma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Valley View-La Canada via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 in around 3h 15m.

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