Find coaches from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

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Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside on 23 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Oceanside Transportation CenterCheapest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Oceanside Transportation CenterFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Luis Obispo
Oceanside Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Oceanside Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Oceanside Transportation CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 7 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just US$58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
7h 53mAverage duration
236 milesDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$121Average duration9h 40m
9kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$58 - US$122Average duration7h 53m
35kg CO₂e

Bus San Luis Obispo to Oceanside: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$82
Average bus trip duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:55
Distance236 miles
Latest bus departure19:25

San Luis Obispo to Oceanside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Oceanside

  1. What's the distance between San Luis Obispo and Oceanside by coach?

    The journey from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside by coach covers an approximate distance of 233 miles (375 km).

  2. How can I get from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside without driving?

    The best way to go from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

Best price found
20/10
US$61
21/10
US$61
Today
US$61
23/10
US$61
24/10
US$75
25/10
US$61
26/10
US$61
27/10
US$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside was searched and found on 20 Oct 2025 with a price of US$61

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

You can expect to pay from US$61 to US$95 for a bus 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 US$61, which is on 2025-10-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

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