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How to get fromMonterey to Oceansideby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    4h 53m
    $93–502

  2. Drive 401 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Oceansidecar car 401 mi
    6h 59m
    $74–106

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 52m
    $105–164

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 3m
    $91–154

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 14m
    $164–681

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    5h 20m
    $78–318

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    14h 11m

Monterey to Oceanside by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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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, and Los Angeles in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Oceanside Transportation Center via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 14h 3m.

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