Bus from Santa Barbara to Oceanside: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oceanside on November 27
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UC Santa Barbara
Oceanside Transportation Center
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Santa Barbara Station
Oceanside Bus Station
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Oceanside Transportation Center
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oceanside on November 28
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oceanside on November 29
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5608 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 $69
Based on 11455 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $87
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Oceanside by bus
What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Oceanside?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Oceanside is around 255 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Oceanside?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Oceanside Bus Station, in Oceanside.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11-25
$71
11-26
$65
Today
$71
11-28
$71
11-29
$71
11-30
$65
12-01
$65
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oceanside was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Santa Barbara to Oceanside, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $100 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Oceanside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-30.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oceanside was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $65
