There are 4 ways to get from Alhambra to Oceanside by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 78 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 32m$15–20Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 56mDrive 82.5 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Oceansidecar 82.5 mi
1h 32m$16–22Line 78 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$30–32
Alhambra to Oceanside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Oceanside is to line 78 bus and train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Alhambra and Oceanside is 100 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Oceanside without a car is to line 78 bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Alhambra to Oceanside, including transfers.
Alhambra to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Alhambra to Oceanside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Oceanside is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Alhambra to Oceanside.
There are 887+ hotels available in Oceanside.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside once daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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