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How to get fromOxnard to Palo Altoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Oxnard to Palo Alto by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

    best
    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
    4h 29m
    $507–672

  2. Drive 329.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Palo Altocar car 329.1 mi
    5h 58m
    $61–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 5m
    $123–242

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 14m
    $64–176

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

    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
    5h 17m
    $212–405

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

    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
    5h 36m
    $135–636

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    5h 39m
    $116–235

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    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 train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 12m
    $328–697

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    7h 19m
    $366–1,461

Oxnard to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Barbara, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 9h 14m.

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