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Cheap train tickets from Oceanside to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Oceanside to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Oceanside to Los Angeles usually takes 2 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can make the trip in 2 hours.
- Distance
- 77 mi (124 km)
- Fastest train
- 2h
- Lowest price
- RON 129.28
- Trains per day
- 13
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
- Train lines
- 2
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There are several train options that can take you from Oceanside to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles was RON 129.28. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 15 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around RON 15.61 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Oceanside to Los Angeles by travel date
The cost of a one-way train trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles is expected to stay pretty stable over the next four weeks. No matter which day you travel, you can expect to pay about RON 129 for your ticket.
Average train ticket prices from Oceanside to Los Angeles by month
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 RON 139 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
The price of train trips from Oceanside to Los Angeles doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.
Which train should you take from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Oceanside to Los Angeles. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 13 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 6 | 4h 2m | RON 173.44 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 13 | 2h 24m | RON 137.46 |
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 6 Amtrak trains from Oceanside to Los Angeles every day, as well as 12 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 143.13.
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. On average, the service offers 13 train trips from Oceanside to Los Angeles every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from RON 129.28.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
There are 13 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Oceanside to Los Angeles. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Oceanside. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles for RON 69.
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
13
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 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.
Distance (mi)
77
Distance (km)
124
The earliest train departs Oceanside at 4:57am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:57pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
First train
4:57am
Last train
9:57pm
Trains from Oceanside to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Monday
Least crowded
Sunday
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.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oceanside?
Main departure station: Oceanside Transit Center
There is one train station in Oceanside.
All train stations in Oceanside:
- Oceanside Transit Center
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
- Union Station
- Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
- 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
- Metrolink Station
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