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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 34m
    $86–184

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

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

  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
    9h 9m
    $89–131

  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
    $522–816

  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. 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
    $219–452

Oxnard to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Rodriguez / Second via Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 9h 9m.

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