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Tomorrow25 Aug
from US$51
Tue26 Aug
from US$46
Wed27 Aug
from US$48
Thu28 Aug
from US$43
Fri29 Aug
from US$65
Sat30 Aug
from US$65
Sun31 Aug
from US$65
Mon1 Sept

Next departures to Oceanside

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: 25 August at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 25 August at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: 26 August at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 August at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: 25 August at
    Destination city: Oceanside
    Destination location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

Bus
Average priceUS$35 - US$106Average duration9h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$52 - US$102Average duration13h 3m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 25mAverage duration
US$35Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Oceanside: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$82
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
22/08
US$61
23/08
US$61
Today
US$61
25/08
US$61
26/08
US$61
27/08
US$61
28/08
US$61
29/08
US$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside was searched and found on 22 Aug 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 2025-08-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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?

Bus from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to Oceanside by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside

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