There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 14m$66–141Drive 195.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Otay Mesacar 195.7 mi
3h 31m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3103
7h 22m$59–86Bus 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
5h 41m$190–278Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram
- 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
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
6h 4m$174–851
Oxnard to Otay Mesa by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Otay Mesa. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Transit Center and Iris Avenue Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Otay Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Oxnard and Otay Mesa is 212 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
Oxnard to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Otay Mesa is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Oxnard to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Oxnard to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oxnard to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Oxnard to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Otay Mesa is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Oxnard to Otay Mesa.
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