There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 37m$65–90Drive 95.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar 95.6 mi
1h 52m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 52m$86–162Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m$77–107Train, bus via San Bernardino
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 13m$36–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Oceanside and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 160 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, including transfers.
Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Oceanside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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