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How to get fromSanta Monica to Oceansideby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 48m
    $32–64

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    4h 36m
    $14–19

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 36m
    $17–28

  4. Drive 94.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Oceansidecar car 94.4 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–25

  5. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 27m
    $30–62

Santa Monica to Oceanside by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Oceanside Transportation Center via Los Angeles Downtown in around 4h 36m.

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