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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
Bus Oceanside to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Oceanside to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure9:10 AM
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Oceanside to San Diego Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:10AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$19
Minimum Trip Duration30m
Average Bus Trip Duration45m
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oceanside - San Diego

The best way to travel from Oceanside to San Diego is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Oceanside to San Diego takes around 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 36 miles (58 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 36 miles (58 km).

On average, there are 10 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Oceanside to San Diego may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Oceanside to San Diego as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The first bus leaves at 9:10 AM and the last one leaves at 11:05 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Oceanside to San Diego leave from Oceanside Bus Station and arrive at San Ysidro McDonald's. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $14 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Diego from Oceanside.

The average bus ticket price from Oceanside to San Diego is $19. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $14 and $31, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Oceanside to San Diego. The round-trip travel time is around 1h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover San Diego before making your way back to Oceanside.

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronado, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, USS Midway Museum, La Jolla Cove and Balboa Park.

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The cheapest trip from Oceanside to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 24, 2024 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $12 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2024-04-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Oceanside to San Diego but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oceanside to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oceanside to San Diego.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Oceanside to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Oceanside by bus?

Bus from San Diego to Oceanside

You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from Oceanside to San Diego

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