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 $65 - $210 and takes 14h 53m.

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 14m and costs $100 - $550.

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 511.2 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 train which takes 14h 53m and costs $65 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 31m to drive from Santa Rosa to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 893+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Santa Rosa to Oceanside - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside by plane, train, bus, 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)STS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
5h 14m
$108–521
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
14h 53m
$65–204
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
18h 42m
$111–189
Drive 508.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Oceanside508.3 mi
8h 31m
$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)STS - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
5h 22m
$97–387
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
4. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
7h 45m
$148–310
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)STS - SNA
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceanside
7h 35m
$93–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
15h 37m
$120–264

Santa Rosa to Oceanside by bus and train

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14h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 561.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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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