What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Oxnard?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Oxnard. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Ventura, CA via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Oxnard?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Oxnard. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Oxnard via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Oxnard?

The distance between San Marcos and Oxnard is 170 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Oxnard without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Oxnard?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from San Marcos to Oxnard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Oxnard bus from?

San Marcos to Oxnard bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Oxnard train from?

San Marcos to Oxnard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from San Marcos to Oxnard?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Oxnard is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 303 bus and bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the San Marcos to Oxnard bus arrive?

San Marcos to Oxnard bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.

Where does the San Marcos to Oxnard train arrive?

San Marcos to Oxnard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Oxnard?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Oxnard is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from San Marcos to Oxnard.

Where can I stay near Oxnard?

There are 110+ hotels available in Oxnard.

San Marcos to Oxnard - 3 ways to travel via train, line 303 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Oxnard by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 42m
$48–106
Drive 157.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Marcos to Oxnardcar 157.3 mi
2h 50m
$29–42
Line 303 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 38m
$148–220

San Marcos to Oxnard by tram and train (Amtrak)

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5h 42mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.9 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Oxnard, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Oxnard 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Oxnard via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Ventura, CA in around 6h 38m.

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