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

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 49m
    $237–937

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane YVR - CLD
    10h 21m
    $96–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    36h 45m
    $207–411

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    43h 33m
    $517–1,112

  5. Drive 1,359.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Oceansidecar car 1,359.9 mi
    23h 16m
    $312–450

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 55m
    $142–890

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 14m
    $277–1,325

  8. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 12m
    $225–919

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YVR - 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
    10h 55m
    $117–424

Vancouver to Oceanside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Oceanside Transportation Center via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 36h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Oceanside via Seattle and Los Angeles in around 43h 33m.

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