The cheapest and fastest trains from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 24 trains that leave Oceanside, CA for San Diego, CA every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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784 Pacific SurflinerTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 57 km
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£14 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
794 Pacific Surfliner | 08:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 09:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 08:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 08:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 16:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 17:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 16:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 16:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 17:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 17:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 17:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 18:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 18:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 18:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 18:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 20:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 20:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 20:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 21:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 21:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 21:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 21:08 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 22:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 22:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h59 | 23:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 22:05 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0h45 | 22:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Amtrak, North County Transit from Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak, North County Transit trains will get you between Oceanside, CA and San Diego, CA from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oceanside, CA to San Diego, CA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oceanside, CA and San Diego, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Day-use parking is available on the West side of the train tracks, 200-600 South Myers St., Lot 27
- Both locations are enforced by the City of Oceanside Parking.
- Harbor Fish & Chips
- 333 Pacific
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown
- Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort
- Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
- Located in the main hall
- 26 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak, Metrolink, and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink
- Amtrak
- Coaster
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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