4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA without transferring at least once.
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner6:40 AM7h06Salinas Station, Salinas, CA1:46 PMOxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA$861One-way1 transfer- 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner10:15 AM7h25Salinas Station, Salinas, CA5:40 PMOxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner6:40 AM7h06Salinas Station, Salinas, CA1:46 PMOxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner10:15 AM7h25Salinas Station, Salinas, CA5:40 PMOxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA$861One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $400.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $85 (€69).
A train is $374 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $447 (€365).
Other travel options to Oxnard, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
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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.
Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:46PM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 12:45 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 7h10 | 7:55 AM Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 6:40 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 7h06 | 1:46 PM Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 10:15 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 7h25 | 5:40 PM Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) 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 7h 6m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 6m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Oxnard, CA
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