There are 3 ways to get from Oxnard to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Oxnard to Poway by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Poway is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Poway is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Poway. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Broadway & 1st Av and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Poway. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Oxnard and Poway is 194 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Poway without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Oxnard to Poway, including transfers.
Oxnard to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Poway is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Broadway & 1st Av, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Oxnard to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Oxnard to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Poway is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Oxnard to Poway.
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