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

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There are 10 ways to get from Alameda to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 16m
    $91–506

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    6h 17m
    $54–285

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 15m
    $75–150

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 56m
    $149–330

  5. Drive 451.2 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to Oceansidecar car 451.2 mi
    7h 32m
    $83–119

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 47m
    $78–403

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    5h 23m
    $62–358

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 29m
    $78–436

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 5m
    $92–491

  10. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2002 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    11h 45m
    $65–110

Alameda to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 14h 56m.

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