What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Oceanside is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Carson St at Main St and arriving at Oceanside via Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and Long Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carson to Oceanside?

The distance between Carson and Oceanside is 104 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $29 - $33.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Carson to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Oceanside bus from?

Carson to Oceanside bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, depart from Carson St at Main St station.

Where does the Carson to Oceanside bus arrive?

Carson to Oceanside bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, arrive at Long Beach Bl at 6th St station.

Can I drive from Carson to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Oceanside is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carson to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 889+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Carson to Oceanside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Oceanside by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
3h 43m
$29–33
Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Oceanside74.9 mi
1h 18m
$14–20
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carson St at Main St to Long Beach Bl at 6th St3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to OceansideLos Angeles
4h 1m
$17–49
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
4h 4m
$31–34
Line 205 bus, line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Carson to Artesia Station205
2. Take the bus from Artesia Station to Pacific / Florence60
3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Center
4h 49m
$14–88

Carson to Oceanside by bus and train

59Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carson St at Main St to Oceanside via Long Beach Bl at 6th St, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE, and Long Beach Bus Station in around 4h 1m.

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