What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to San Diego is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to San Diego is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Diego. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Diego. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Oceanside to San Diego?

The distance between Oceanside and San Diego is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oceanside to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Oceanside to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $9 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to San Diego?

The bus from Oceanside to San Diego takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to San Diego bus from?

Oceanside to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to San Diego train from?

Oceanside to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Oceanside to San Diego?

The best way to get from Oceanside to San Diego is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $9 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $20 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Oceanside to San Diego bus arrive?

Oceanside to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Oceanside to San Diego train arrive?

Oceanside to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to San Diego is 38 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Oceanside to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Oceanside to San Diego?

Book your Oceanside to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1846+ hotels available in San Diego.

Oceanside to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to San Diego by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to San DiegoLos Angeles
45 min
$9–40
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
59 min
$2–20
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to San Diego38 mi
41 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to San Diego38 mi
41 min
$120–160
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center101
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Civic Center StationBlue
2h 41m
$4–20

Oceanside to San Diego by bus (Greyhound)

21Weekly Buses

45 minAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Oceanside to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–40 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–20 and the journey takes 59 min. North County Transit also services this route hourly.

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