How much is the bus ticket from Oceanside to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oceanside to San Diego start from $20. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Oceanside to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from Oceanside to San Diego is 45m, covering a distance of 52 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Oceanside to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oceanside to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Oceanside to San Diego at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oceanside to San Diego?

A bus trip from Oceanside to San Diego generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Oceanside to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oceanside to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oceanside to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oceanside to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Oceanside to San Diego from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 29
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	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on November 30
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 December 1
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 December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:05pm	Oceanside Bus Station	45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to San Diego on December 3
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 December 4
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:46 PM PST.

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 a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

45mAverage Duration

52 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $27	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $29	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$94 - $114	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oceanside and San Diego?

Stops in Oceanside

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

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,473 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Oceanside to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oceanside to San Diego start from $20. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Oceanside to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Oceanside to San Diego is 45m, covering a distance of 52 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Oceanside to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oceanside to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Oceanside to San Diego at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oceanside to San Diego?
A bus trip from Oceanside to San Diego generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Oceanside to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oceanside to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oceanside to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oceanside to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$14

11-28

$18

Today

$14

11-30

$16

12-01

$13

12-02

$13

12-03

$11

12-04

$10

The cheapest trip from Oceanside to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $18 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 $10 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.