The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
13 h 8 m
Average duration
13 h 8 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA without transferring at least once.
11:45 PM13h08San Jose, CA12:53 PMOxnard, CA$1381One-way1 transfer
11:45 PM13h08San Jose, CA12:53 PMOxnard, CA$1381One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $396 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $305 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $396 (€324).
Other travel options to Oxnard, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
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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.
San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:51PM | Duration 8h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:47PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 13h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Oxnard, 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 |
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![]() | 2:20 PM San Jose, CA | 8h31 | 10:51 PM Oxnard, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA
Buses from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $61 (€50) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 8h 3m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 3m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxnard, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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