There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 44m$29–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 50m$14–19Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
3h 57m$18–29Drive 92 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceansidecar 92 mi
1h 39m$17–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Oceanside is 101 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 44m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 44m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center 6 times a week. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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
- $27–60
- 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 (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
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Oceanside.
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