There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Altadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2h 51m$30–34Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Altadena91.2 mi
1h 41m$17–24Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
3h 2m$19–47Train via Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
3h 1m$17–21
Oceanside to Altadena by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Altadena is to train via Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave which costs $16 - $21 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Altadena is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Oceanside and Altadena is 103 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Altadena without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $29 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Oceanside to Altadena, including transfers.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Altadena is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $29 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Altadena is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Oceanside to Altadena.
There are 1211+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $26–31 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–45 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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