Trains tickets from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $58
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $85Average Duration9h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $102Average Duration13h 3m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 25mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Oceanside: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$79
Average train trip duration13h 3m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:37pm
Distance236 miles (380 km)

San Luis Obispo to Oceanside Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$54
07/27
$54
Today
$54
07/29
$54
07/30
$54
07/31
$54
08/01
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08/02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $299 for a train 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 $54 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Luis Obispo and Oceanside is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Oceanside.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Oceanside, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Oceanside, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Oceanside is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $79 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $52. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oceanside, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside in about 9h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo

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