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Compare train and flight for Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $581.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$581 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $516 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $581 (€487).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $581 (€487) compared to roughly $43 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-537.56 (€-450.71). The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 13m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 786 Pacific Surfliner4:02 PM4h50Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA8:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 786 Pacific Surfliner4:02 PM4h50Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA8:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA5824:30 PM0h56Los Angeles International Airport5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport$4771One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 770 Pacific Surfliner7:57 AM4h55Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
- 774 Pacific Surfliner9:55 AM4h57Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA2:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
- 782 Pacific Surfliner1:48 PM5h04Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA6:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
- 794 Pacific Surfliner · 3594 Pacific Surfliner8:03 PM5h07Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA1:10 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$481One-way1 transfer
- 794 Pacific Surfliner · 3594 Pacific Surfliner8:03 PM5h17Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA1:20 AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA$481One-way1 transfer
AS34492:22 PM1h02Santa Barbara Airport3:24 PMSan Diego International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers- AS31036:08 AM1h04Santa Barbara Airport7:12 AMSan Diego International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
- UA5994 · UA5822:29 PM2h57Santa Barbara Airport5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport$2701One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $516 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $581 (€487).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 81 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxnard, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United.
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