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Oakland Museum of California
Major art museum focused on California history, art, and social impact, with strong collections and a lively modern campus.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
€65
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€96
Fastest journey on Aug 30
11 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
20 h 48 m
Buses on Aug 30
2
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
It's difficult to get from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €137, while a flight costs an average of €591.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€137 Average price Cheapest | €591 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is €454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 29h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:56PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:22PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h53 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €127 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxnard, CA to Oakland, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:53 PM Oxnard, CA | 29h42 | 6:35 PM Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Oxnard, CA to Oakland, 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 22:15.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
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