There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 9m$191–284Drive 247.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Nipomocar 247.1 mi
4h 28m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 49mTrain 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
6h 11m$184–387Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
6h 35m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Nipomo is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Nipomo is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Oceanside and Nipomo is 294 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Oceanside to Nipomo, including transfers.
Oceanside to Nipomo bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Nipomo is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $190 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Thompson & Branch via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 8h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Oceanside to Nipomo bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Oceanside to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Nipomo is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Oceanside to Nipomo.
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