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Los Angeles to Oceanside Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Oceanside?
There are usually 17 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Oceanside.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$43.44 | Avg. Price$36.90 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips22 | Daily Trips17 |
Duration | Duration2h 49m | Duration3h 25m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside: Journey Information
There are 39 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Oceanside. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside usually takes around 3 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Futura Net bus can make the trip in just one hour and 49 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 49m |
| Cheapest price | $18.48 |
| Trips per day | 37 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 5 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oceanside?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Oceanside cost $35.84 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Oceanside by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $40 to $68. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on August 11, 2026.
If you’re looking to travel to Oceanside this week, bus tickets are available starting at $40.
Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Oceanside by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $3.55 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Oceanside?
There are 5 bus lines from Los Angeles to Oceanside available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 30 daily trips, ExpressOne Shuttles usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 30 | 3h 20m | $37.39 |
| FlixBus US | 2 | 2h 48m | $27.34 |
| Futura Net | 8 | 1h 49m | $39.00 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 3h 41m | $37.68 |
| reLAXsan | 5 | 1h 58m | $68.00 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Oceanside from $35. There are 30 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Oceanside and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Oceanside. In Los Angeles, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Oceanside from Los Angeles Main St and one other station. In Oceanside, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Cold Stone Creamery & Ocean Place Cinemas .
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Oceanside takes 3 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to Oceanside in 1 hours and 49 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 29 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Oceanside.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Los Angeles to Oceanside, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Futura Net from Los Angeles to Oceanside from $39. There are 8 trips per day offered by Futura Net from Los Angeles to Oceanside and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to Oceanside. In Los Angeles, Futura Net departs to Oceanside from Los Angeles East 7th St . In Oceanside, Futura Net arrives at McDonald's .
An average trip on Futura Net from Los Angeles to Oceanside takes 1 hours and 49 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 8 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Oceanside.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Los Angeles to Oceanside every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Oceanside usually start from $18.
Book reLAXsan from Los Angeles to Oceanside from $68. There are 5 trips per day offered by reLAXsan from Los Angeles to Oceanside and you can expect on average to pay for a reLAXsan ticket to Oceanside. In Los Angeles, reLAXsan departs to Oceanside from Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) . In Oceanside, reLAXsan arrives at Oceanside - Carlsbad .
An average trip on reLAXsan from Los Angeles to Oceanside takes 1 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available reLAXsan trip will get you to Oceanside in 1 hours and 49 minutes .
On weekends, reLAXsan offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Oceanside.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
The bus takes an average of 3 hours to cover the 77 miles from Los Angeles to Oceanside. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 49 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Oceanside, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Oceanside, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 39 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Oceanside every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 37 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside; ticket prices start at $12.00.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
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 does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Los Angeles Main St
Buses to Oceanside leave from 9 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Main St
Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy
Los Angeles East 7th St
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
592 Gayley Ave
Downtown - Vignes Lot
Where does the bus arrive in Oceanside?
Main arrival station: Cold Stone Creamery & Ocean Place Cinemas
Buses arrive in Oceanside at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Oceanside:
Cold Stone Creamery & Ocean Place Cinemas
McDonald's
Oceanside Transit Center
Oceanside - Carlsbad
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