There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Oceano by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 39m$277–447Drive 226.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Oceanocar 226.8 mi
4h 11m$42–60Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 45m$84–166Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
8h 30m$62–103Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
6h 39m$108–342Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 31m$87–170
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Oceano is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Oceano is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Oceano. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Oceano. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Riverside and Oceano is 243 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Oceano without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Riverside to Oceano, including transfers.
Riverside to Oceano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Riverside to Oceano train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Oceano is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Oceano, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceano via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Oceano via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Oceano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Riverside to Oceano train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Oceano is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Riverside to Oceano.
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