Bus from Oceanside to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 27
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Oceanside Bus Station
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 28
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Oceanside Transportation Center
Train Station
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Oceanside Bus Station
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa Barbara
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 29
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Oceanside Transportation Center
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Oceanside Bus Station
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa Barbara
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on December 1
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Oceanside Transportation Center
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Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa Barbara
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on December 2
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Oceanside Transportation Center
Train Station
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Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa Barbara
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Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on December 3
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Oceanside Transportation Center
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Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa Barbara
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Compare 2 ways to go from Oceanside to Santa Barbara
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $70
Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $100
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oceanside to Santa Barbara by bus
What is the travel distance from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?
The distance covered from Oceanside to Santa Barbara is 255 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Oceanside Bus Station, in Oceanside, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11-24
$68
11-25
$73
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11-27
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11-28
$73
11-29
$73
11-30
$73
12-01
$65
The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $65
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $73 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-12-01.
The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $65
