How to get from Santa Monica to Oxnard by bus and train?

From Santa Monica to Oxnard by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Oxnard in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 1B bus from OTC station to Saviers & Bryce Canyon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oxnard on the Moovit app.

215min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 1B1B
Walk to Oxnard
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxnard
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    OTC
    ID 10001
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    Southbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saviers & Bryce Canyon
    ID 15961
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oxnard
    Walk to
    Oxnard
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Oxnard by light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to Oxnard in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Oxnard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oxnard on the Moovit app.

206min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Oxnard
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    40 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 min
  • 6
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxnard
    95 min
  • 8
    Walk to Oxnard
    Walk to
    Oxnard
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Oxnard

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Oxnard, Los Angeles is approximately 86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Oxnard by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica to Oxnard

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica to Oxnard using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Oxnard), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Santa Monica to Oxnard by light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to Oxnard in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Oxnard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oxnard on the Moovit app.

206min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Oxnard
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    40 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 min
  • 6
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxnard
    95 min
  • 8
    Walk to Oxnard
    Walk to
    Oxnard
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Oxnard?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 1B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Oxnard?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Light Rail line A LINE, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Oxnard in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Oxnard in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Los Angeles station near Oxnard in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Oxnard in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Oxnard in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Oxnard in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Oxnard in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Oxnard in Los Angeles.

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