There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$50–120Drive 179.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to San Diegocar 179.8 mi
3h 14m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 30m$42–62Bus 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
3h 58m$91–243Train 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 21m$178–487
Oxnard to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Oxnard and San Diego is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $120.
The train from Oxnard to San Diego takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Oxnard to San Diego bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to San Diego via Santa Ana and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 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
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Oxnard to San Diego bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Oxnard to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to San Diego is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Oxnard to San Diego.
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