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How to get fromRiverside to Oceanoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Oceano by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 45m
    $79–166

  2. Drive 226.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Oceanocar car 226.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    9h 32m
    $64–101

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 40m
    $297–677

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 31m
    $82–170

  6. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    6h 46m
    $246–472

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

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Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Oceano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Oceano, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceano via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Oceano via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 32m.

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