There are 9 ways to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
3h 54m$503–766Drive 316.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Santa Claracar 316.1 mi
5h 50m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 44m$119–241Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 53m$61–175Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
5h 1m$121–630Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 40m$213–476Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
5h 37m$204–691Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
6h 31m$70–353Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
6h 44m$362–1,455
Oxnard to Santa Clara by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Jose via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Oxnard and Santa Clara is 357 miles. The road distance is 317.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara, including transfers.
Oxnard to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Santa Clara is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Santa Barbara, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://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
Train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oxnard to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Oxnard to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Santa Clara is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Oxnard to Santa Clara.
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