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How to get fromOceanside to Santa Paulaby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oceanside to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 25m
    $80–130
  2. Drive  146.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Santa Paulacar car 146.8 mi
    2h 37m
    $25–35
  3. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Santa Paula City Hallbus bus 60
    5h 25m

Oceanside to Santa Paula by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Oxnard 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Santa Paula City Hall via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Pacific View Mall in around 5h 25m.

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