There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
4h 52m$93–492Shuttle, train
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los AngelesSan Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
12h 54m$68–103Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 18mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 52m$111–184Drive 401.1 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Oceansidecar 401.1 mi
6h 56m$74–106Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
5h 21m$83–328Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
6h 14m$161–677
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Oceanside is to shuttle and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Oceanside is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Oceanside via Salinas Train Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Monterey and Oceanside is 426 miles. The road distance is 403.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Oceanside without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Monterey to Oceanside, including transfers.
Monterey to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Oceanside is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 52m.
Monterey to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Oceanside is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Monterey to Oceanside.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Oceanside via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Oceanside via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
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
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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