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How to get fromOceanside to Capitolaby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Oceanside to Capitola by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 52m
    $100–305

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 46m
    $66–284

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 32m
    $76–140

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    14h 23m
    $180–357

  5. Drive 417.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Capitolacar car 417.6 mi
    7h 16m
    $77–111

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 22m
    $224–850

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 51m
    $107–472

  8. Train, bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 28m
    $110–172

Oceanside to Capitola by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Capitola Mall - Lane 2 via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 10h 32m.

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