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How to get fromSan Diego to Oceansideby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, taxi, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, taxi, tram, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    54 min
    $2–7

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    55 min
    $6–19

  3. Drive 38.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Oceansidecar car 38.2 mi
    41 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Oceansidetaxi taxi 38.2 mi
    41 min
    $170–210

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2h 56m
    $4–20

San Diego to Oceanside by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.9 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 54 min. North County Transit also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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