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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oxnard to Watsonville by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    8h 6m

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Watsonvillecar car 273.3 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 34m
    $96–193

  4. 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 42m
    $542–816

  5. 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 49m
    $170–680

  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
    7h 48m
    $477–824

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 41m
    $260–524

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    8h 58m
    $295–738

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

American Star Tours operates a bus from Oxnard to Salinas twice a week, and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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