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California State Railroad Museum
One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$79
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$79
Fastest journey on Sep 20
12 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
12 h 51 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 530 km distance in an average of 12 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 51 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 12 h 51 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 Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $329 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $329, while a flight costs an average of $748.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$329 Average price Cheapest | $748 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:56AM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:56AM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:59 AM Oxnard, CA | 12h51 | 4:50 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Oxnard, CA to Sacramento, CA and enjoy the approximately 329 miles (530 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 20:59.
Distance 329 miles (530 km) |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
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