There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 25m$31–64Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Oceansidecar 80.6 mi
1h 26m$15–22Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
4h 13m$19–29Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 16m$29–47
El Monte to Oceanside by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Amador and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between El Monte and Oceanside is 99 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from El Monte to Oceanside, including transfers.
El Monte to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Amador station.
El Monte to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Oceanside via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 13m.
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
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
El Monte to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Oceanside is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from El Monte to Oceanside.
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