There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to San Dimas by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas StationMetro A Line
3h 6m$32Drive 78.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to San Dimas78.8 mi
1h 22m$15–21Bus, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E492
3h 42m$18–57Train, tram
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas StationMetro A Line
3h 8m$16–20
Oceanside to San Dimas by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to San Dimas is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to San Dimas is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Dimas Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Oceanside and San Dimas is 117 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to San Dimas without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 3h 6m and costs $31 - $33.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Oceanside to San Dimas, including transfers.
Oceanside to San Dimas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to San Dimas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oceanside to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 3h 42m.
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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to San Dimas is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Oceanside to San Dimas.
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