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How to get fromOceanside to Alhambraby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Alhambra by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 35m
    $48–75
  2. Drive  82.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Alhambracar car 82.7 mi
    1h 32m
    $14–20
  3. Bus, line 78 bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    2h 47m
    $18–26
  4. Bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    2h 52m
    $15–23

Oceanside to Alhambra by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Main / Garfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 2h 47m.

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