How to get from Oceanside to Pacific Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oceanside to Pacific Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 30 bus from Old Town Transit Center station to Grand Av & Ingraham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

154min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Pacific 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
    Old Town Transit Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94024
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Utc/Va Med Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Av & Ingraham St
    ID 11129
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pacific Beach
    Walk to
    Pacific Beach
    Grand Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 303, COASTER and 8

To get from Oceanside to Pacific Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 8 bus from Old Town Transit Center station to Grand Av & Ingraham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

159min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Pacific 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
    Old Town Transit Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94019
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Balboa Ave Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Av & Ingraham St
    ID 10370
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pacific Beach
    Walk to
    Pacific Beach
    Grand Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to Pacific Beach

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Pacific Beach, San Diego is approximately 50.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Pacific Beach by bus 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 Pacific Beach, San Diego

Pacific Beach is located at Grand Avenue, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Ingraham St & Reed Av.

Bus stations close to Pacific Beach:

  • Ingraham St & Reed Av
  • Grand Av & Ingraham St
  • Ingraham St & Grand Av

Cable Car stations close to Pacific Beach:

  • Clairemont Drive Station
  • Balboa Avenue Station
  • Tecolote Road Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 303, COASTER and 8

To get from Oceanside to Pacific Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 8 bus from Old Town Transit Center station to Grand Av & Ingraham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

159min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Bus - 8
8
Walk to Pacific 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
    Old Town Transit Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94019
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Balboa Ave Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Av & Ingraham St
    ID 10370
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pacific Beach
    Walk to
    Pacific Beach
    Grand Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to Pacific 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 bus line and one train line till Pacific Beach station near Pacific Beach in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Oceanside to Pacific Beach in San Diego by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Pacific Beach in San Diego by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pacific Beach stop, which is closest to Pacific Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oceanside to Pacific Beach?

    The ride from Oceanside to Pacific Beach costs $0.00.

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