There are 4 ways to get from Ojai to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m$125–175Drive 162.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Oceansidecar 162.9 mi
3h 2m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
8h 56m$40–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 17m$42–92
Ojai to Oceanside by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Oceanside is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Oceanside is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ojai to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Ojai Ave & Fox and arriving at Oceanside via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Oxnard and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ojai and Oceanside is 179 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Oceanside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 11m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Ojai to Oceanside, including transfers.
Ojai to Oceanside bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Ojai to Oceanside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
The best way to get from Ojai to Oceanside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 11m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Oceanside via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to Oceanside via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Otc, Oxnard, and Santa Ana in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Ojai to Oceanside bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Ojai to Oceanside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Oceanside is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ojai to Oceanside.
There are 797+ hotels available in Oceanside.






