San Carlos to Oceanside Trains

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Duration	15h 22m
Distance	449 miles
Average price	$107
Frequency	6/week

Trip overview

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San Carlos

Oceanside

The average train between San Carlos and Oceanside takes 15h 22m and the fastest train takes 15h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Carlos to Oceanside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

San Jose Diridon Station
Los Angeles Union Station
Oceanside

15h 20m

$88 - $128

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San Carlos to Oceanside train times

Trains run six times a week between San Carlos and Oceanside. The service departs San Carlos at 08:55 in the morning, which arrives into Oceanside at 00:08. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, January 24, 2021

Caltrain, Amtrak

Departing Monday, January 25, 2021

Departing Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Departing Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Departing Thursday, January 28, 2021

Departing Friday, January 29, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Carlos to Oceanside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Oceanside?

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Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Oceanside station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain and arriving at Oceanside Amtrak Station via San Jose Diridon Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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How far is it from San Carlos to Oceanside?

The distance between San Carlos and Oceanside is 408 miles. The road distance is 449 miles.

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Where do I catch the San Carlos to Oceanside train from?

San Carlos to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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Where does the San Carlos to Oceanside train arrive?

San Carlos to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside Amtrak Station.

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Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 550+ hotels available in Oceanside. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between San Carlos and Oceanside?

You can take a train from San Carlos to Oceanside via San Jose Diridon Caltrain, San Jose Diridon Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 15h 20m.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

10h 53m

Frequency

Once daily

Estimated price

$55 - $80

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.