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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
8 h 13 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA without transferring at least once.
4:40 AM8h13Santa Maria, CA12:53 PMOxnard, CA$451One-way1 transfer
- 4:40 AM8h13Santa Maria, CA12:53 PMOxnard, CA$451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Oxnard, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
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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.
Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM Santa Maria, CA | 8h13 | 12:53 PM Oxnard, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA
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Buses from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 20:59. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 11m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to Oxnard, CA
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