There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 52m$30–62Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 58m$14–19Line 78 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
5h 5m$18–34Drive 78.6 mi
- Drive from San Dimas to Oceansidecar 78.6 mi
1h 22m$15–21
San Dimas to Oceanside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Oceanside is to tram and train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Las Tunas / Live Oak and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between San Dimas and Oceanside is 117 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Oceanside without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 52m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from San Dimas to Oceanside, including transfers.
San Dimas to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Live Oak station.
San Dimas to Oceanside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Oceanside Transportation Center via Santa Anita Ave and Live Oak Ave W, Las Tunas / Live Oak, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Dimas to Oceanside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Oceanside is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from San Dimas to Oceanside.
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