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How to get fromModesto to Oceansideby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Oceanside by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    10h 28m
    $49–69

  2. Drive  394.3 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Oceansidecar car 394.3 mi
    6h 40m
    $66–94

  3. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 16m
    $87–351

  4. Bus, train via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 29m
    $97–155

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 15m
    $75–120

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 30m
    $116–611

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 8m
    $528–836

  8. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    8h 32m
    $62–296

Modesto to Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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