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How to get fromOceanside to Monterey Bay Aquariumby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Oceanside to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 25m
    $157–351

  2. Drive 402.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 402.9 mi
    7h 1m
    $74–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 49m
    $88–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 8m
    $141–303

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $129–588

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 37m
    $323–791

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $102–324

  8. Train, line 50 bus, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to Katella-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 48m
    $261–775

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $253–882

  10. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 16m
    $139–251

Oceanside to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 13h 8m.

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