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How to get from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo 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 215 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Park Bl & Zoo Pl 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 - 215
215
Walk to San Diego Zoo
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Zoo Pl
    ID 12458
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego Zoo
    Walk to
    San Diego Zoo
    Zoo Drive
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 309, COASTER and 215

To get from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 309 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 215 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Park Bl & Zoo Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

168min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Train - COASTER
Bus - 215
215
Walk to San Diego Zoo
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Zoo Pl
    ID 12458
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Diego Zoo
    Walk to
    San Diego Zoo
    Zoo Drive
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and San Diego Zoo, San Diego is approximately 51.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo 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 & Redondo Dr.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • College Blvd & Adams St

Public transit stations close to San Diego Zoo, San Diego

San Diego Zoo is located at Zoo Drive, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is City College Station.

Bus stations close to San Diego Zoo:

  • 5th Av & Quince St
  • Park Bl & Zoo Dr
  • Park Bl & Upas St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego Zoo:

  • City College Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Middletown Station

Alternative route by bus and train via 309, COASTER and 215

To get from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 309 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 215 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Park Bl & Zoo Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

168min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Train - COASTER
Bus - 215
215
Walk to San Diego Zoo
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Zoo Pl
    ID 12458
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Diego Zoo
    Walk to
    San Diego Zoo
    Zoo Drive
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 215.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 215.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and San Diego Zoo 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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo 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 San Diego Zoo station near San Diego Zoo in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Oceanside and San Diego Zoo in San Diego by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo?

    The ride from Oceanside to San Diego Zoo costs $0.00.

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