Oceanside is not only a great place to enjoy the beach, it is also the perfect location to visit California’s most famous attractions from. Thanks to it’s convenient central location between iconic California attractions such as the San Diego Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND to the south, as well as Universal Studios and Disneyland California Resort to the north, Oceanside serves as a wonderful home base for any Southern California trip! To make your trips even easier, Oceanside’s Transit Center located in the middle of downtown also means traveling by car and sitting in summer traffic is not necessary! Take a smooth stress-free ride on one of the several lines going north or south along the coast from right here in Oceanside, California.
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Four Ways to Travel
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Riding the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is one of the best travel options for visiting Oceanside. On board, the Café Car has a diverse selection of food and beverages. Also, stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and keep your mobile devices charged. Visit PacificSurfliner.com.
Coaster
During the weekdays, more than 20 trains are running, with additional service on the weekends. Whether you’re looking for a Single Pass, Round-Trip Ticket, Day or Monthly Pass, the Coaster offers it all! For more detailed ticket information, visit: Coaster Tickets.
Sprinter
The Sprinter runs East to West, from the Oceanside to Escondido. Tickets can be purchased for a One-Way, Day, Monthly, or Regional Rapid Express Monthly Pass. For more detailed information, visit: Sprinter Tickets.
Metrolink
The MetroLink features 55 stations throughout Southern California. The Inland Empire Line stretches from Oceanside to San Bernardino while the Orange County Line stretches from Oceanside to the L.A. Union Station. For more detailed information on tickets, visit: MetroLink Tickets.
Reach These Southern California Attractions from Oceanside!
Balboa Park
ETA: 58 mins from Oceanside Station to Santa Fe Station.
ETA: 6 mins by car or 20 mins by bus (Route 215).
Disneyland California Resort
ETA: 1h 10 min to Anaheim Station.
From Anaheim Station, ETA: 12 min by car or 32 min by bus (Route 15).
Knott’s Berry Farm
ETA: 1h 07 min to Anaheim Station.
From Anaheim Station, ETA: about 18 min by car.
LEGOLAND California Resort
ETA: 10 mins from Oceanside Station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.
ETA: 10 mins by car from Oceanside Station.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
Old Town San Diego
ETA: 55 min to Old Town Station via COASTER Commuter Rail.
From Old Town Station, ETA: 5 min walk
San Diego Zoo
ETA: 1 hr to Santa Fe Depot Station via COASTER Commuter Rail.
From Santa Fe Depot Station, ETA: 10 mins by car or 20 mins by bus (Route 215), with a short walk to the park entrance.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
ETA: 55 min to Escondido Transit Center via SPRINTER Hybrid Rail.
From Escondido Transit Center, ETA: 15 min by car or 17 min by bus (Route 371), with a short walk to the park entrance.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
SeaWorld San Diego
ETA: 50 min to Old Town Station via COASTER Commuter Rail.
From Old Town Station, ETA: 7 min by car or 15 min by bus (Route 9), with a short walk to the park entrance.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
Universal Studios
ETA: 1 hr 50 min to Los Angeles Union Station via Pacific Surfliner (Amtrak).
From Union Station, ETA: 20 min by car or 25 min by bus (Metro Red Line 802) to Universal/Studio City Station.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
USS Midway Museum
ETA: 55 min to Santa Fe Depot Station via COASTER Commuter Rail.
From Santa Fe Depot Station, ETA: 10 min walk.
*Discount tickets available at the California Welcome Center – Oceanside
Oceanside Event Calendar:
Mar 21, 2023
Live Music at Coomber Craft Wines
Coomber Craft Wines
611 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054
Mar 21, 2023
Black Plague Brewing: Bingo Night
Black Plague Brewing
2550 Jason Court Oceanside, CA 92056 United States
Mar 21, 2023
Trivia Night at South O Brewery
South O Brewing Co
1575 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Mar 21, 2023
Comedy Night at Privateer Marketplace
Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar
1704 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
