How to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA

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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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5h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of €39.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxnard, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA

How to get from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner
    8:03 PM4h47
    Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA
    12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner
    8:03 PM4h47
    Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA
    12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA582
    4:30 PM0h56
    Los Angeles International Airport
    5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport
    3881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak786 Pacific Surfliner
    4:02 PM4h50
    Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA
    8:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner
    7:57 AM4h55
    Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA
    12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak774 Pacific Surfliner
    9:55 AM4h57
    Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA
    2:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2610 · UA1257
    9:35 AM4h09
    Santa Barbara Airport
    1:44 PMSan Diego International Airport
    1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2340 · UA444
    6:00 AM4h18
    Santa Barbara Airport
    10:18 AMSan Diego International Airport
    1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2305 · UA1561
    2:01 PM4h34
    Santa Barbara Airport
    6:35 PMSan Diego International Airport
    1761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxnard, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of €39.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

The distance from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Diego, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oxnard, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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