What is the cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Salinas is to shuttle which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxnard to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Salinas is to shuttle which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Oxnard and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Salinas via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Oxnard and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxnard and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Oxnard to Salinas?

The distance between Oxnard and Salinas is 291 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oxnard to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Oxnard to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $55 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Oxnard to Salinas?

The train from Oxnard to Salinas takes 6h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Oxnard to Salinas bus from?

Oxnard to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Where do I catch the Oxnard to Salinas train from?

Oxnard to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Oxnard to Salinas?

The best way to get from Oxnard to Salinas is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $55 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Oxnard to Salinas bus arrive?

Oxnard to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Oxnard to Salinas train arrive?

Oxnard to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Oxnard to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Salinas is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Oxnard to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxnard to Salinas?

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 168+ hotels available in Salinas.

Oxnard to Salinas - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Oxnard to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 48m
$55–270
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from 106 E 5th St, Oxnard to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
4h 30m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m
Drive 254.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxnard to Salinas254.2 mi
4h 38m
$47–67
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)LAX - MRY
7h 2m
$57–256
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - South
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)BUR - SJC
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 48m
$137–371

Oxnard to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–270 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Salinas via Santa Barbara in around 7h 23m.

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