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How to get fromTacoma to Oceansideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Tacoma to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 46m
    $157–423

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 17m
    $82–373

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    32h 7m
    $214–336

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37h 20m
    $779–1,202

  5. Drive  1,186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Oceansidecar car 1,186.8 mi
    20h 3m
    $210–303

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 12m
    $185–371

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 6m
    $148–433

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 48m
    $129–468

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 58m

Tacoma to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Oceanside Transportation Center via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 32h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 37h 20m.

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