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

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Norwalk Station and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Whittier to Oceanside?

The distance between Whittier and Oceanside is 76 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whittier to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Whittier to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Oceanside bus from?

Whittier to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Norwalk Station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Whittier to Oceanside is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $27 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Whittier to Oceanside bus arrive?

Whittier to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Florence / Malabar station.

Can I drive from Whittier to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Oceanside is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Whittier to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 897+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Whittier to Oceanside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 111 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 33m
$43–55
Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Florence / Malabarbus 111
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
4h 57m
$11–27
Drive 72 mi
1. Drive from Whittier to Oceansidecar 72 mi
1h 19m
$14–19
Line 7 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
3h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 49m

Whittier to Oceanside by bus

12Weekly Buses

4h 57mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whittier to Oceanside.

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside every 2 hours. Tickets cost $13–35 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to Oceanside Transportation Center via Norwalk Station, Florence / Malabar, and Huntington Park in around 4h 57m.

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