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How to get fromOceanside to Santa Monicaby bus, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Santa Monica by bus, train, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    2h 51m
    $49–87

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 3m
    $13–18

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 2m
    $32–60

  4. Drive 94.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Santa Monicacar car 94.7 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–25

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 6m
    $29–58

Oceanside to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 2h 51m.

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