There are 3 ways to get from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
3h 30m$85–140Drive 128.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to San Luis Obispocar 128.5 mi
2h 28m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
3h 53m
Oxnard to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Oxnard and San Luis Obispo is 156 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $85 - $140.
The train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Oxnard to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 3h 53m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Oxnard to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Oxnard to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to San Luis Obispo is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo.
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