How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Oceanside?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oceanside start at R 220. The average price for this route is around R 272. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Oceanside?

The average bus journey time from San Diego to Oceanside is 45m, covering a distance of 38 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oceanside route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Oceanside?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oceanside at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oceanside?

A bus trip from San Diego to Oceanside produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Oceanside?

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 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oceanside?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to Oceanside?

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 San Diego to Oceanside?

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 San Diego to Oceanside from R 122 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1h 5m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Cheapest
12:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	40m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Fastest
06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1h 25m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1h 5m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Cheapest
12:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	40m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Fastest
06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1h 25m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
03:50	Santa Fe Depot	1h 5m	04:55	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	CheapestFastest
19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
03:50	Santa Fe Depot	1h 5m	04:55	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
03:50	Santa Fe Depot	1h 5m	04:55	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
05:50	Santa Fe Depot	1h 5m	06:55	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oceanside on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1h 5m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Cheapest
12:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	40m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	Fastest
06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	07:30	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1h 25m	13:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	45m	20:20	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:44 PM PST.

Compare 3 ways to travel from San Diego to Oceanside

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 220, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

45mAverage duration

38 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 220 - R 342	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 330 - R 347	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 1 045 - R 1 218	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Oceanside?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Oceanside

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 538 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11538 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 220

FlixBus San Diego Oceanside recent customer reviews

During the ticket purchase process the price went from $3 to $18, plus tax $21.99 Then It left 10 min early, so anyone arriving closer to its actual departure time will have missed it and worst of all the temperature inside the bus was freezing cold. I got literally sick on the bus and spend the next 2 of my 4 vacation days in bed running a fever, headache and chills.

Claudia C.

1 August 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 416 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Oceanside by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Oceanside?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oceanside start at R 220. The average price for this route is around R 272. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Oceanside?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to Oceanside is 45m, covering a distance of 38 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oceanside route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Oceanside?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oceanside at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oceanside?
A bus trip from San Diego to Oceanside produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Oceanside?
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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oceanside?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to Oceanside?
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 San Diego to Oceanside?
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

04/12

R 165

05/12

R 165

Today

R 156

07/12

R 156

08/12

R 122

09/12

R 122

10/12

R 122

11/12

R 122

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oceanside was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 122

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

You can expect to pay from R 122 to R 608 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oceanside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 122, which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually Amtrak 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.