There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 29m$73–135Drive 163.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Carmel Valleycar 163.7 mi
2h 58m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017 / ...
6h 8m$71–99Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
4h 27m$179–351Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 44m$258–587
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Carmel Valley. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Oxnard and Carmel Valley is 174 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
Oxnard to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Carmel Valley is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 6h 8m.
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 $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Carmel Valley via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego in around 6h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Oxnard to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Oxnard to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Carmel Valley is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Oxnard to Carmel Valley.
There are 322+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.