There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Oceanside by tram, 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.
Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 29m$29–32Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 33m$15–20Line 78 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 22mDrive 86 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Oceansidecar 86 mi
1h 36m$16–23
Arcadia to Oceanside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Oceanside is to tram and train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Las Tunas / Live Oak and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Arcadia and Oceanside is 103 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Oceanside without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 29m and costs $28 - $32.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Arcadia to Oceanside, including transfers.
Arcadia to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Live Oak station.
Arcadia to Oceanside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Oceanside via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 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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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Oceanside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Oceanside is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Arcadia to Oceanside.
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