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How to get fromOxnard to SalinasBy train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Oxnard to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 48m
    $75–170

  2. Drive 254.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Salinascar car 254.2 mi
    4h 39m
    $47–67

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 23m
    $82–128

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 18m
    $58–284

  5. 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 - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $102–426

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 7m
    $50–280

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 11m
    $91–428

  8. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 30m
    $77–315

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $110–420

Oxnard to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 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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