4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 1 buses that leave Oxnard, CA for Salinas, CA on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 21 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.
3:59 AM6h21Oxnard, CA10:20 AMSalinas, CA$851One-way0 transfers
- 3:59 AM6h21Oxnard, CA10:20 AMSalinas, CA$851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $413 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $328 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $413 (€334).
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:51PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:59 AM Oxnard, CA | 6h21 | 10:20 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:51 PM Oxnard, CA | 6h24 | 2:15 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
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Buses from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 20:59. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 21m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
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