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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Paulaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 21m
    $66–134

  2. Drive 184 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Paulacar car 184 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    7h 22m
    $129–194

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, line 60 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Santa Paula City Hallbus bus
    4h 31m
    $163–224

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, line 60 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Santa Paula City Hallbus bus
    4h 43m
    $234–720

San Diego to Santa Paula by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Oxnard 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Santa Paula City Hall via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Pacific View Mall in around 7h 22m.

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