- Recommended
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Hands-on maritime museum with ship models, sea history exhibits, and family-friendly displays near Channel Islands Harbor.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$45
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 20
10 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
10 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 488 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $139 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $139, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
10h 41m Average total duration Fastest 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA:
A train is $541 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $680.
Other travel options to Oxnard, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 14h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $158 |
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Oakland, CA | 10h30 | 12:40 AM Oxnard, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Oakland, CA to Oxnard, CA and enjoy the approximately 303 miles (488 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 22:00.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Hands-on maritime museum with ship models, sea history exhibits, and family-friendly displays near Channel Islands Harbor.
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Harborfront area with promenades, marina views, public art, and boat activity; ideal for a scenic stroll near the water.
Historic downtown square with mature trees, civic buildings, and frequent events; a practical base for exploring central Oxnard on foot.
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