What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside is to bus and train which costs $70 - $130 and takes 15h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Oceanside is 565 miles. The road distance is 511.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 13h 11m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus from?

Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Oceanside is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Santa Rosa to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 1931+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Santa Rosa to Oceanside - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside by plane, train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
5h 9m
$107–624
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
7h 40m
$65–323
Bus, BART, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
13h 11m
$88–147
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
18h 42m
$155–353
Drive 508.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Oceansidecar 508.3 mi
8h 35m
$93–134
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
5h 28m
$92–377
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
6h 54m
$106–562
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain
7h 40m
$92–492
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
15h 8m
$74–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 37m
$90–174

Santa Rosa to Oceanside by bus, foot, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 561.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Oceanside Transportation Center via San Francisco Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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