What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Whittier is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Whittier is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and East L.A. College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Whittier?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Whittier?

The distance between Oceanside and Whittier is 76 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oceanside to Whittier without a car?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to Whittier?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Oceanside to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Whittier bus from?

Oceanside to Whittier bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Whittier train from?

Oceanside to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Oceanside to Whittier?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Whittier is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Oceanside to Whittier bus arrive?

Oceanside to Whittier bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Oceanside to Whittier train arrive?

Oceanside to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Whittier is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Oceanside to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Whittier.

Oceanside to Whittier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m
$40–52
Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oceanside to Whittiercar 72.4 mi
1h 19m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painterbus 10 Whittier Blvd
4h 9m
$16–26
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus 7
3h 35m
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus 1
3h 54m

Oceanside to Whittier by bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Philadelphia/Painter via Los Angeles Downtown, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Atlantic / Floral, and East L.A. College in around 4h 9m.

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