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How to get fromOxnard to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Oxnard to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 18m
    $163–275

  2. Drive 259.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Carmelcar car 259.2 mi
    5h 13m
    $48–69

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 38m
    $102–152

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 41m
    $475–819

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $547–826

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 51m
    $293–733

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $165–690

  8. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $255–529

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $248–740

Oxnard to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara and Salinas in around 9h 38m.

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