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How to get fromOceanside to Carsonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Carson by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
    3h 1m
    $26–54
  2. Drive 75.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Carsoncar car 75.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $14–20
  3. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
    3h 7m
    $18–27
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Huntington Parkbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Artesia Stationbus bus 60
    4h 37m
    $17–31

Oceanside to Carson by train, subway, and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Los Angeles Union Station and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 3h 7m.

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