How to get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

229min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

230min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to Imperial Beach

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 62.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Imperial Beach by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oceanside

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N River Rd & College Blvd.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • San Luis Rey Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station
  • Iris Avenue Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

230min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oceanside to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 315, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line till Oceanside station near Imperial Beach in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Oceanside to Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus, train and cable car?

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oceanside to get to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get on the 303 bus from the N River Rd & College Blvd stop near Oceanside in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oceanside and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Oceanside station, which is closest to Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, train and cable car fare from Oceanside to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from Oceanside to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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