There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
6h 6m$84–473Drive 281.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Oceansidecar 281.1 mi
5h 9m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 13m$58–114Bus
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
11h 15m$134–191Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
6h 31m$76–299
Morro Bay to Oceanside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Government Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Oceanside is 329 miles. The road distance is 282.7 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Oceanside is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 15m.
Morro Bay to Oceanside bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Oceanside is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Morro Bay to Oceanside.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
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
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- 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/
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