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How to get fromSan Jose to Oceansideby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Oceanside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    4h 50m
    $86–512

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 19m
    $46–242

  3. Bus, train via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 4m
    $72–122

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 37m
    $136–304

  5. Drive 421 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Oceansidecar car 421 mi
    7h 10m
    $77–111

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 46m
    $87–311

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 7m
    $208–822

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 45m
    $502–818

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    6h 32m
    $60–302

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 25m
    $60–120

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    12h 42m
    $90–121

San Jose to Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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