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Routes22
Trips per day150
train lines2
Stations1

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About 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.

What train companies travel to Oceanside, California?

Located in California, Oceanside is accessible by train from 22 other cities. You can choose from 150 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Oceanside on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Oceanside are also available..

Train companies serving Oceanside

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak1596h 3m€43.14
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner221h 42m€21.69
  • 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.

  • The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.

Which train service has the best service to Oceanside?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Oceanside by train with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner giving them a 4.5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Oceanside taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Oceanside punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Oceanside, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€0.92 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Oceanside, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Oceanside. In the last month, trains from Solana Beach to Oceanside had the lowest average price at €10.11.

The main train station in Oceanside is Oceanside Transit Center. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Oceanside.

Oceanside ranks number 23 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 128 in United States. Oceanside ranks number 38 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Oceanside via train service. On average 156 direct daily train trips serve Oceanside.
The population of Oceanside is 175691. Oceanside ranks number 20 in terms of population in California and number 117 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Oceanside range from €1 for a short trip to Oceanside, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Oceanside starts at , and a longer trip by train to Oceanside can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
People who take the train to Oceanside are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Oceanside easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Oceanside is Oceanside Transit Center, located just 0.2 miles away. Select Oceanside Transit Center as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Oceanside. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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