How far is San Luis Obispo from Oceanside?

San Luis Obispo and Oceanside are 233 miles (375 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside?

Most of the buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at Oceanside Bus Station. These are the most popular 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.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Oceanside from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oceanside on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 24m	12:04am	Oceanside Transportation Center	Cheapest
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	8h 7m	12:07pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	10h 10m	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	No tags
	3:45am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 22m	12:07pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
	10:15am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 49m	7:04pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 7 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 53mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $142	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $122	Average Duration7h 53m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Luis Obispo and Oceanside?

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Stops in Oceanside

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

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $65

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/23

$61

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$61

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$61

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$61

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$61

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$61

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$61

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $95 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-26.