Everything You Need to Know About Oceanside

TRANSPORTATION

O’side is easy to explore, and the gateway city between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles.

It’s easy to get around here and there are many places to explore.

Oceanside is located just 38 miles north of downtown San Diego. We’re also 50 miles south of Orange County and 100 miles south of Los Angeles. Directly south of us you’ll find the City of Carlsbad, and to the north, the long open stretch of the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. We’re proud of the way these diverse influences have long shaped the O’side character. And given our central location and wealth of transportation options, it’s easy to explore both O’side and our surrounding neighbors during your stay.

Transportation
In & Around Oceanside

You’ve got lots of options for getting to and around O’side. View nearby airports, bus, and train stations.

Airports
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
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Train Stations
Encinitas Station
Carlsbad Village Station
Carlsbad Poinsettia Train Station
Santa Fe Depot
Oceanside Transit Center
Old Town Transit Center
Solana Beach Transit Center

Getting To Oceanside

100 miles south of LA and 50 miles from Orange County, we’re the northernmost city in San Diego County, easily accessible by car, bus, plane, or even train.

Ride the Rails to Oceanside

100 miles south of LA and 50 miles from Orange County, we’re the northernmost city in San Diego County, easily accessible by car, bus, plane, or even train.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Stops in O’side en route between stations in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Coaster

Commuter train travel serves eight coastal stations between Oceanside and downtown San Diego, with 30 daily trips on weekdays and additional service on weekends.

Sprinter

The Sprinter runs east to west from Oceanside to Escondido. One-way, day, and monthly passes are available.

Metrolink

Oceanside is the southern terminus for lines extending northeast to San Bernadino or north to Union Station in LA.

Parking in O'side

Spend more time playing and less time worrying about where you left the car. O’side makes parking easy, with flat-rate and by-the-hour garages located near our most popular attractions, including the beach.

Paid Parking
Harbor Parking Lot 1
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Harbor Parking Lot 8A
Harbor Parking Lot 8B
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Harbor Parking Lot 11A
Harbor Parking Lot 11B
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Downtown Parking Lot 34
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Downtown Parking Lot 36
Downtown Parking Lot CC
Downtown Parking Lot PS
Downtown Parking Lot PS23
Pier and Beach Parking Lot 20
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Getting Around Oceanside

Pick your pace. Oceanside is vehicle-friendly with options for public transportation. Or, slow down and get up-close to the sights traveling on two wheels.

By Bike, Scooter & Shuttle

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