What is the cheapest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Atlantic / Floral and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Whittier to Oceanside?

The distance between Whittier and Oceanside is 76 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

How do I travel from Whittier to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from Whittier to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Whittier to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Whittier to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Oceanside bus from?

Whittier to Oceanside bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Oceanside train from?

Whittier to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Whittier to Oceanside bus arrive?

Whittier to Oceanside bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.

Where does the Whittier to Oceanside train arrive?

Whittier to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Whittier to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Oceanside is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Whittier to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 791+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Whittier to Oceanside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 32m
$40–52
Drive 72 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to Oceansidecar 72 mi
1h 19m
$14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 29m
$17–28
Line 7 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m
$30–63

Whittier to Oceanside by bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Oceanside Transportation Center via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 4h 29m.

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