What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to line 70 bus and train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Oceanside?

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 21m.

How far is it from El Monte to Oceanside?

The distance between El Monte and Oceanside is 99 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $32 - $37.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from El Monte to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Oceanside bus from?

El Monte to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Oceanside train from?

El Monte to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Oceanside?

The best way to get from El Monte to Oceanside is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $32 - $37. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the El Monte to Oceanside bus arrive?

El Monte to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.

Where does the El Monte to Oceanside train arrive?

El Monte to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Oceanside is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from El Monte to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 896+ hotels available in Oceanside.

El Monte to Oceanside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m
$32–36
Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Oceansidecar 80.6 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 16m
Line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 1m
$15–20

El Monte to Oceanside by train and foot (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Monte to Oceanside.

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Distance: 98 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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 $27–30 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Oceanside via Alameda / Los Angeles and Los Angeles in around 4h 16m.

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