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The Tech Interactive
Hands-on science and technology museum in Downtown San Jose with interactive exhibits, design challenges, and an IMAX Dome Theater. A strong family-friendly stop and one of the city’s signature museum
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
10 h 8 m
Average duration
10 h 8 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 $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
It's difficult to get from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $330 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $133 (€109).
A bus is $243 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:22PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h08 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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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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 $87 (€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 $87 (€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 |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and USD 2-5 per night for hotel housekeeping.
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