There are 7 ways to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
3h 55m$180–382Drive 407.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Point Loboscar 407.8 mi
7h 7m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 54m$193–356Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 33m$111–191Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
4h 7m$348–825Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 59m$150–592Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 47m$115–176
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $180 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Point Lobos. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Point Lobos. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Oceanside and Point Lobos is 429 miles. The road distance is 410.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos, including transfers.
Oceanside to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oceanside to Point Lobos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Point Lobos is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $190 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Point Lobos, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Oceanside to Point Lobos via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Point Lobos via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Oceanside to Point Lobos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Point Lobos is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Oceanside to Point Lobos.
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