How much is the bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara start at R 442. The average price for this route is around R 495. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 54 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Oxnard to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Oxnard to Santa Barbara at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:07.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

A bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Oxnard to Santa Barbara from R 408 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:45	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:45	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:03 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oxnard to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 442, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 10mAverage duration

54 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 442 - R 618	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 323 - R 1 724	Average duration58m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oxnard and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Oxnard

A
Oxnard Transit Center
201 E 4th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
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B
Oxnard Bus Station
201 E 4th St, Ste C, Oxnard, CA 93030

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 716 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5716 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 442

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oxnard to Santa Barbara by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara start at R 442. The average price for this route is around R 495. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 54 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Oxnard to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Oxnard to Santa Barbara at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:07.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/01

R 458

08/01

R 408

Today

R 408

10/01

R 408

11/01

R 408

12/01

R 408

13/01

R 408

14/01

R 408

The cheapest trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 408

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 408 to R 577 for a bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 408, which is on 2026-01-10.