There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 57m$31–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 59m$15–22Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
3h 2m$16–28Drive 90.1 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Griffith Observatorycar 90.1 mi
1h 41m$17–24
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to train which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Oceanside and Griffith Observatory is 96 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Oceanside to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory.
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