What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Oceanside is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Oceanside is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Tucson to Oceanside?

The distance between Tucson and Oceanside is 424 miles. The road distance is 439.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Tucson to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Oceanside bus from?

Tucson to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Oceanside train from?

Tucson to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Tucson to Oceanside is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $500 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 13h.

Where does the Tucson to Oceanside bus arrive?

Tucson to Oceanside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Oceanside?

Oceanside is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 2:35 AM in Tucson and 1:35 AM in Oceanside.

Where does the Tucson to Oceanside train arrive?

Tucson to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Oceanside is 439 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Tucson to Oceanside.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to Oceanside?

Book your Tucson to Oceanside train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to Oceanside?

Book your Tucson to Oceanside bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 884+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Tucson to Oceanside - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
5h 13m
$111–619
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
13h
$73–158
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
12h 14m
$74–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Fontana Metrolink Transit CenterEl Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
12h 43m
$97–133
Drive 436.8 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Oceanside436.8 mi
6h 57m
$80–116
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
5h 54m
$110–475
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)TUS - CLD
7h 55m
$84–492
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
6h 24m
$481–1,154
Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)TUS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harbor
3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katella
4. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceanside
8h
$106–628
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
6h 53m
$189–477

Tucson to Oceanside by train (Amtrak)

6Weekly Trains

12h 14mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Oceanside.

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Distance: 421.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day.

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