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$28–59Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
3h 2m$14–25Drive 90.1 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Griffith Observatorycar 90.1 mi
1h 41m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2h 59m$15–22
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 bus which costs $14 - $25 and takes 3h 2m.
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 90.6 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 $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Griffith Observatory is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $25 and takes 3h 2m.
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 2705+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
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 $25–55 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 $11–19 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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