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

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There are 9 ways to get from Arcata to Oceanside by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 13m
    $747–1,587

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 53m
    $132–1,167

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    21h 10m
    $158–254

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    24h 34m
    $254–502

  5. Drive 733 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Oceansidecar car 733 mi
    12h 44m
    $134–194

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 51m
    $185–1,032

  7. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ACV - CLD
    8h 13m
    $136–764

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 6m
    $417–1,422

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    21h 25m
    $165–299

Arcata to Oceanside by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Arcata to Oceanside Transportation Center via Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and JSX fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day.

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