How to get from Oceanside to Valley Center by bus and light rail?

From Oceanside to Valley Center by bus and light rail

To get from Oceanside to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

114min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    30 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    30 min
  • 6
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oceanside to Valley Center by bus

To get from Oceanside to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

149min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    51 min
  • 6
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to Valley Center

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Valley Center, San Diego is approximately 32.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Valley Center by bus and light rail, 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
  • Vandegrift Bl & Gold Dr

Public transit stations close to Valley Center, San Diego

Valley Center is located at Valley Center, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd.

Bus stations close to Valley Center:

  • Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
  • Valley Center Rd & Rock Hill Ranch Rd
  • Valley Center & Rock Hill Ranch Rd

Related Routes

From Oceanside to Valley Center by bus

To get from Oceanside to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

149min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    51 min
  • 6
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Valley Center?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 303, Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 388.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oceanside to Valley Center?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 305, Bus line 388.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Valley Center in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to Valley Center in San Diego?

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Vista station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Vista station near Valley Center in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Oceanside to Valley Center in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Valley Center in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vista stop, which is closest to Valley Center in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Oceanside to Valley Center?

    The ride from Oceanside to Valley Center costs $6.00.

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