There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 56m$30–70Train via L.A. Union Station
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 59m$16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
3h 31m$53–98Drive 99.4 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Centercar 99.4 mi
1h 49m$19–27
Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center is to train via L.A. Union Station which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Oceanside. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Oceanside Transit Center is 105 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Van Nuys to Oceanside takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Oceanside Transit Center, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Oceanside Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, and 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA in around 3h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Van Nuys to Oceanside Transit Center.
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