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How to get fromSeattle to Oceansideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Seattle to Oceanside by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 43m
    $167–423

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 9m
    $77–343

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 55m
    $226–341

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 8m
    $802–1,237

  5. Drive  1,217.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Oceansidecar car 1,217.8 mi
    20h 36m
    $223–321

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 49m
    $178–408

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h
    $182–768

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 58m
    $148–433

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 41m
    $129–478

  10. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 55m
    $103–442

  11. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 49m

Seattle to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 38h 8m.

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