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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Oceansideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Oceanside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeRDU - CLD
    7h 53m
    $196–750

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
    7h 32m
    $138–641

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
    2d 23h
    $285–696

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus
    3d 4h

  5. Drive 2,481.9 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Oceansidecar2,481.9 mi
    41h 21m
    $453–655

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    8h 9m
    $187–546

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Oceanside via Cary, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 23h.

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