How to get from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside by bus, cable car and train?

Downtown San Diego to Oceanside - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside runs from 12:47 AM to 12:32 AM, with departures every 15 min-3 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Downtown San Diego to Oceanside by bus, cable car and train

To get from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to America Plaza Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 303 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to N River Rd & College Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Oceanside on the Moovit app.

121min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 303
303
Walk to Oceanside
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oceanside
    Walk to
    Oceanside
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside

The distance between Downtown San Diego, San Diego and Oceanside, San Diego is approximately 48.29 mi, which can typically be traveled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside 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.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown San Diego) and destination (Oceanside), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, cable car and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 303.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Downtown San Diego and Oceanside in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego to America Plaza Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till America Plaza Station near Oceanside in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown San Diego and Oceanside in San Diego by cable car, train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Downtown San Diego to get to Oceanside in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when traveling between Downtown San Diego and Oceanside in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the America Plaza Station, which is closest to Oceanside in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside?

    The ride from Downtown San Diego to Oceanside costs $9.00.

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