4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$85
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$85
Fastest journey on Sep 14
6 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
6 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 14
2
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.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 2 buses from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 24 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.
7:51 PM6h24Oxnard, CA2:15 AMSalinas, CA$851One-way0 transfers- 3:59 AM6h21Oxnard, CA10:20 AMSalinas, CA$851One-way0 transfers
- 3:59 AM6h21Oxnard, CA10:20 AMSalinas, CA$851One-way0 transfers
- 7:51 PM6h24Oxnard, CA2:15 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 train, with an average ticket price of $147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $147, while a flight costs an average of $699.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $699 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA:
A train is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $699.
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
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, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:51 PM Oxnard, CA | 6h24 | 2:15 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:51 PM Oxnard, CA | 6h24 | 3:15 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
| 3:59 AM Oxnard, CA | 6h21 | 10:20 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA
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Take a bus from Oxnard, CA to Salinas, CA and enjoy the approximately 221 miles (356 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 20:59.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
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