There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
2h 58m$19–50Drive 90.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory90.1 mi
1h 41m$17–24Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2h 58m$31–36Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
3h$17–24
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Oceanside and Griffith Observatory is 96 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $19 - $50. Alternatively, you can train via Los Angeles, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory.
There are 2694+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–31 and the journey takes 2h.
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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
- $28–31
- 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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