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How to get fromTucson to Oceansideby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Tucson to Oceanside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 23m
    $84–430

  2. Drive  436.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Oceansidecar car 436.8 mi
    6h 59m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    13h 10m
    $100–130

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 12m
    $320–497

  5. Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 25m
    $86–485

  6. Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TUS - CLD
    7h 28m
    $74–442

  7. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 4m
    $382–788

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 34m
    $149–296

  9. Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 18m
    $116–581

  10. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    6h 58m
    $99–378

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    14h 4m
    $89–138

Tucson to Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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