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How to get fromOceanside to Montereyby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Oceanside to Monterey by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4h 51m
    $89–451

  2. Drive 401.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Oceanside to Montereycar car 401.6 mi
    6h 57m
    $74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 41m
    $78–144

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 40m
    $117–284

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 18m
    $86–328

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $166–728

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 28m

Oceanside to Monterey by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 40m.

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