There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Oxnard by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 25m$48–125Drive 186.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Oxnardcar 186.2 mi
3h 20m$34–50Bus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Oxnardbus Lxus 3123
8h 45m$45–68Fly, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus
6h 10m$90–256
El Cajon to Oxnard by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Oxnard is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Oxnard is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Oxnard. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Oxnard via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Oxnard. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Oxnard via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between El Cajon and Oxnard is 207 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Oxnard without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from El Cajon to Oxnard, including transfers.
El Cajon to Oxnard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Oxnard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Oxnard is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Oxnard, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oxnard 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Oxnard via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and San Ysidro in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
El Cajon to Oxnard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
El Cajon to Oxnard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Oxnard is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from El Cajon to Oxnard.
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