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How to get fromOxnard to Santa Cruzby train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Oxnard to Santa Cruz by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or subway

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 16m
    $516–787

  2. Drive 290.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Santa Cruzcar car 290.1 mi
    5h 23m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 26m
    $126–250

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 35m
    $68–184

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 23m
    $134–651

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    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 subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 9m
    $210–695

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 47m
    $223–492

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 53m
    $83–374

Oxnard to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oxnard to Soquel Ave & Front via Santa Barbara, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 9h 35m.

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