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How to get fromOxnard to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 35m
    $15–18

  2. Drive  46.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Santa Monicacar car 46.2 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  3. Train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    2h 59m
    $11–15

  4. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 55m
    $17–40

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oxnard to Santa Monicataxi taxi 46.2 mi
    1h 2m
    $190–230

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3103
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    4h 8m
    $29–41

Oxnard to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oxnard to Wilshire / Lincoln via Los Angeles, Adams / Compton, and 5th / Hill in around 4h 8m.

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