There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 35m$15–19Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Santa Monicacar 46.2 mi
1h 3m$9–13Train, line 761 bus
- Take the train from Oxnard to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
2h 55m$11–114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oxnard to Santa Monicataxi 46.2 mi
1h 3m$190–230Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 48m$22–116
Oxnard to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Oxnard and Santa Monica is 84 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 35m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Oxnard to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Oxnard to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Santa Monica is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Oxnard to Santa Monica.
There are 2394+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Oxnard to Santa Monica. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxnard to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Train from Oxnard to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Oxnard Taxi
- Phone
- +1-805-663-9310
- Website
- oxnard-taxi.business.site
AD Taxi
- Phone
- +1 805-604-9074
- Website
- facebook.com
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