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 which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 12m.

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 19m and costs $170 - $330.

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 12m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Oceanside via Emeryville and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

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 and train which takes 15h 5m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 do I catch the Santa Rosa to Oceanside train from?

Santa Rosa to Oceanside train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside is to train which takes 18h 44m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 12m.

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.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Oceanside train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Oceanside train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael 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 745+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Santa Rosa to Oceanside - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Oceanside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 to Oceansidetrain
5h 19m
$170–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 12m
$80–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
15h 5m
$89–143
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
18h 44m
$201–419
Drive 508.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Oceansidecar 508.3 mi
8h 36m
$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 22m
$281–490
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 39m
$241–495
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 51m
$115–353
Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
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
$82–321

Santa Rosa to Oceanside by bus and train

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15h 5mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Oceanside via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, and Los Angeles in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Oceanside Transportation Center via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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