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How to get fromRaleigh to Oceansideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 30m
    $176–692

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 14h
    $461–724

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,803–2,823

  4. Drive  2,493.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Oceansidecar car 2,493.3 mi
    41h 32m
    $455–658

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 35m
    $228–408

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RDU - CLD
    11h 46m
    $176–714

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 37m
    $218–622

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 44m
    $245–502

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RDU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    14h 19m
    $218–552

Raleigh to Oceanside by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,248.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Riverside - Downtown in around 2d 22h.

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