- Must visit
The Tech Interactive
Interactive science center with hands-on exhibits, an IMAX dome theater, and family-friendly displays in the heart of downtown.
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 1 buses that leave Oxnard, CA for San Jose, CA on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 427 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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.


Buses from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €71 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 63 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €111 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:56AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:22PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h08 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €113 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:22 PM Oxnard, CA | 10h08 | 4:30 AM San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
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A Vietnamese sandwich on a crisp baguette, often filled with grilled pork, pickled vegetables, herbs, and pate. A staple tied to San Jose's Little Saigon.
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Refined fine dining destination offering modern French cuisine, polished service, and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
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San Jose is pricier than many US cities. Hotels, dining, and parking add up fast, though public transit and casual food can help control daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for good service. Tax is usually added separately.
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