Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Oceanside to Los Angeles. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Oceanside to Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

There are usually 12 daily bus trips available from Oceanside to Los Angeles.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

Accepted Answer

Trains departing from Oceanside to Los Angeles tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

2 train services operate from Oceanside to Los Angeles.  Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles was $19.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 15 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $4.53.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 21 of these are direct connections to Los Angeles. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Oceanside.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Oceanside and Los Angeles is approximately 77 miles, or 124 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  2 hours  and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  1 hour  55 minutes.  As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

Accepted Answer

The earliest train departs Oceanside at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from Oceanside will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Los Angeles:

Question 11

Where is the train station in Oceanside?

Accepted Answer

There is one train station in Oceanside.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to Los Angeles at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.

Question 13

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

Taking the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around  whenever you decide to travel.

Question 14

Need a return trip from Los Angeles to Oceanside?

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Question 15

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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.