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Compare train and flight for Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 €115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €154.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
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.
794 Pacific Surfliner8:03 PM4h47Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA€381One-way0 transfers
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794 Pacific Surfliner8:03 PM4h47Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA5824:30 PM0h56Los Angeles International Airport5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport€3881One-way0 transfers
Other options
786 Pacific Surfliner4:02 PM4h50Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA8:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA€381One-way0 transfers
770 Pacific Surfliner7:57 AM4h55Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA€381One-way0 transfers
774 Pacific Surfliner9:55 AM4h57Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA2:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA€381One-way0 transfers
UA2610 · UA12579:35 AM4h09Santa Barbara Airport1:44 PMSan Diego International Airport€1761One-way1 transfer
UA2340 · UA4446:00 AM4h18Santa Barbara Airport10:18 AMSan Diego International Airport€1761One-way1 transfer
UA2305 · UA15612:01 PM4h34Santa Barbara Airport6:35 PMSan Diego International Airport€1761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is €115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €154.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventura, Ventura Station, CA and arrive in San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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