How much is the bus ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oceanside to Los Angeles start from $29. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Oceanside to Los Angeles is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Oceanside to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Oceanside to Los Angeles at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oceanside to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Oceanside to Los Angeles from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	7h 20m	5:45am	UCLA	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h	10:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 5m	10:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h 5m	3:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 25m	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	7h 10m	5:35am	UCLA	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h	10:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 5m	10:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h 5m	3:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 25m	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	7h 10m	5:35am	UCLA	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h	10:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 5m	10:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h 5m	3:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:25pm	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 25m	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to Los Angeles on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	7h 10m	5:35am	UCLA	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	2h	10:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 5m	10:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	3h 45m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oceanside to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

2hAverage Duration

125 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $81	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $51	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$94 - $114	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oceanside and Los Angeles?

Stops in Oceanside

A
Oceanside Bus Station
215 S TREMONT ST, 92054, California

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Greyhound Oceanside Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Have every bus check for oil leaks BEFORE leaving a station! I almost missed my flight!

Kaitlin K.

August 30, 2017

Excellent driver. Polite and quite cordial.

Peter A.

February 25, 2019

Was Gucci.

Tyler T.

October 16, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5611 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Amtrak Oceanside Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Was on time

Laura M.

November 18, 2024

The train was 2 hours late, but the ride was pleasurable.

Lj M.

November 3, 2023

I was expecting to ride the train but instead a bus

Martha H.

October 14, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oceanside to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oceanside to Los Angeles start from $29. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Oceanside to Los Angeles is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Oceanside to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Oceanside to Los Angeles at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oceanside to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$64

11-27

$31

Today

$35

11-29

$32

11-30

$35

12-01

$27

12-02

$23

12-03

$21

The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oceanside to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $74 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.