How far is Oceanside from San Diego?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Oceanside to San Diego leave from Oceanside Bus Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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.

Bus Oceanside to San Diego from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	1h 5m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	35m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	1h 5m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	35m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	1h 5m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Bus	1:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	35m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oceanside to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

45mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $19	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $20	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$61 - $80	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Oceanside San Diego recent customer reviews

Very straightforward and simple process.

Micah H.

July 30, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Oceanside and San Diego?

Stops in Oceanside

A - Oceanside Bus Station

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oceanside to San Diego, CA, US by bus

How far is Oceanside from San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oceanside to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$9

11/13

$7

Today

$8

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$7

11/16

$7

11/17

$7

11/18

$8

11/19

$8

The cheapest trip from Oceanside to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $7

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, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $15 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.