There are 7 ways to get from Oceanside to Mendota by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus
9h 39m$73–135Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus
9h 40m$45–74Drive 318.2 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Mendotacar 318.2 mi
5h 24m$59–84Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mendotabus
6h 20m$92–277Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus Westside Transit
9h 45m$52–83Train, bus via San Fernando
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mendotabus
11h 3m$55–106Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mendotabus
6h 40m$441–740
Oceanside to Mendota by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Mendota is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Mendota is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Mendota. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Mendota via Los Angeles Downtown and Fresno Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Oceanside and Mendota is 354 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Mendota without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Oceanside to Mendota, including transfers.
Oceanside to Mendota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oceanside to Mendota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Mendota is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Oceanside to Mendota.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Mendota, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Mendota via Los Angeles Downtown, Fresno Bus Station, and Fresno Downtown in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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