Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from San Bernardino to Oceanside per day. The average train journey from San Bernardino to Oceanside takes 6 hours and 26 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 6 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 63 mi (102 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 25m |
| Lowest price | $35.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Bernardino to Oceanside?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from San Bernardino to Oceanside was $35.00. Compared to most train fares, this is an excellent price. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 1 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $2.67 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from San Bernardino to Oceanside?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Bernardino to Oceanside. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 6h 26m | $35.83 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from San Bernardino to Oceanside every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $35.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between San Bernardino and Oceanside is approximately 63 miles, or 102 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from San Bernardino to Oceanside on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Bernardino at 5:00am and arrives in Oceanside around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oceanside to San Bernardino.
City Information
Oceanside
Oceanside is a beautiful coastal city in Southern California, best known for its lovely beaches and stunning ocean views. Visitors can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities such as swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and more.
There are also many great points of interest worth checking out, including the Oceanside Pier, which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Also, don't miss the Oceanside Museum of Art, which houses a collection of art from across the globe. Other attractions include Mission San Luis Rey and the California Surf Museum.
The city also boasts a variety of popular neighborhoods and nightlife destinations, like Downtown Oceanside or Coastal Highway, which are home to several bars and restaurants, and The Strand, which offers a vibrant nightlife scene.
Most ground travel to Oceanside operates through the Oceanside Transit Center. Here, Metrolink trains and local buses connect to Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route and intercity bus lines like Greyhound. The nearest airport is the McClellan-Palomar Airport, about 3 miles away from the center of Oceanside.
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Bernardino?
Main departure station: 1170 W Third St
There is one train station in San Bernardino.
All train stations in San Bernardino:
1170 W Third St
Where is the train station in Oceanside?
Main arrival station: Oceanside Transit Center
Oceanside has one train station.
All train stations in Oceanside:
Oceanside Transit Center
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Oceanside to San Bernardino?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from San Bernardino
- San Bernardino to Barstow Train
$21+
- Train from San Bernardino to Grover Beach
$90+
- San Bernardino to Irvine Train
$27+
- Train from San Bernardino to Los Angeles
$14+
- San Bernardino to Merced Train
$54+
- Train from San Bernardino to Modesto
$59+
- Train from San Bernardino to Salinas
$162+
- San Bernardino to San Francisco
$79+
- Train from San Bernardino to San Luis Obispo
$86+
- Train from San Bernardino to Santa Cruz
$95+
- San Bernardino to Santa Maria Train
$96+
- San Bernardino to Stockton Train
$65+
- San Bernardino to Victorville
$13+
- San Bernardino to Charlotte Train
$417+
- Train from San Bernardino to Las Vegas
$105+
- San Bernardino to Tacoma Train
$198+
- Train from San Bernardino to Vancouver
$158+
Continue by train from Oceanside
- Train from Oceanside to Phoenix
$145+
- Train from Oceanside to Berkeley
$120+
- Train from Oceanside to Emeryville
$94+
- Oceanside to Goleta Train
$52+
- Train from Oceanside to Grover Beach
$52+
- Train from Oceanside to Guadalupe
$50+
- Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
$30+
- Train from Oceanside to Moorpark
$37+
- Train from Oceanside to Oakland
$93+
- Train from Oceanside to Oxnard
$38+
- Oceanside to Riverside
$28+
- Oceanside to Salinas Train
$107+
- Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano
$15+
- Train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo
$54+
- Train from Oceanside to Solana Beach
$11+
- Oceanside to Ventura Train
$39+
- Train from Oceanside to Reno
$116+
- Train from Oceanside to Vancouver
$204+
Check out these popular routes
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more