There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Oceanside by bus, train, car, plane, 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- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 10m$46–80Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Centro to Oceansidecar 140.2 mi
2h 23m$26–37Fly, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
4h 11m$141–258Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
4h 10m$41–81Bus, train via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
4h 12m$33–69
El Centro to Oceanside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Oceanside is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between El Centro and Oceanside is 153 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from El Centro to Oceanside, including transfers.
El Centro to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Oceanside is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from El Centro to Oceanside.
Book your El Centro to Oceanside bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 4h 10m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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