There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 39m$32–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 44m$17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus 10/48
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59mDrive 94.9 mi
- Drive from Studio City to Oceansidecar 94.9 mi
1h 41m$18–25
Studio City to Oceanside by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Oceanside is to train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Oceanside via Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Studio City and Oceanside is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Oceanside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 39m and costs $31 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Studio City to Oceanside, including transfers.
Studio City to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Melrose / Fairfax station.
The best way to get from Studio City to Oceanside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 39m and costs $31 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 59m.
Studio City to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Oceanside is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Studio City to Oceanside.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–31 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Oceanside via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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