There are 6 ways to get from Idyllwild to Oceanside by taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
4h 37m$140–178Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Idyllwild to Oceansidecar 76.9 mi
1h 32m$14–21Line 28 bus, shuttle, tram
- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Fourth + G Streetbus 28
- Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
4h 44m$90–118Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
5h 26m$149–191Line 28 bus, line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus 28
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
6h 25m$81–102Drive via Melrose Dr Station 71.6 mi
- Drive from Idyllwild to Melrose Dr Stationcar 71.6 mi
1h 48m$15–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idyllwild to Oceanside is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Idyllwild to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Idyllwild and Oceanside is 165 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Idyllwild to Oceanside without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Idyllwild to Oceanside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Idyllwild to Oceanside is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Idyllwild to Oceanside.
There are 860+ hotels available in Oceanside.
What companies run services between Idyllwild, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Idyllwild to Oceanside. However, you can take the taxi to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can drive from Idyllwild to Oceanside in around 1h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Fourth + G Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Shuttle from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
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