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How to get fromOxnard to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 29m
    $85–150

  2. Drive 163.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Carmel Valleycar car 163.7 mi
    2h 58m
    $30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus reLAXsan
    5h 29m
    $174–255

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    5h 22m
    $213–306

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    5h 45m
    $202–887

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oxnard to Carmel Valley via Ventura, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 5h 29m.

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