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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 36m.

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 18m and costs $120 - $320.

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-Bay S1 and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Oceanside is 567 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 which takes 15h and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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-Bay S1 station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Oceanside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission 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 36m to drive from Santa Rosa to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 823+ hotels available in Oceanside.

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

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

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 to Oceansidetrain
5h 18m
$125–315
Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
8h 7m
$77–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h
$95–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
17h 59m
$307–493
Drive 508.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Oceansidecar 508.3 mi
8h 36m
$87–126
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 Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
5h 54m
$87–410
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
6h 37m
$278–483
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
7h 14m
$177–340
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
4. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
7h 56m
$105–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
17h 15m
$88–149

Santa Rosa to Oceanside by bus

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside.

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Distance: 563.5 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Oceanside Transportation Center via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco Bus Station in around 15h.

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