What is the travel distance from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

About 158 miles (255 km) separate Oceanside and Santa Barbara.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

Buses going from Oceanside to Santa Barbara start their journey at Oceanside Bus Station and reach their destination at Train Station.

Bus Oceanside to Santa Barbara from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 20m	7:45am	Train Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	6h	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 35m	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 10m	7:35am	Train Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	6h	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 25m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 10m	7:35am	Train Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	6h	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 20m	7:45am	Train Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	6h	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
	Bus	10:25pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	9h 35m	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

5h 1mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $83	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $85	Average Duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oceanside and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Oceanside

A
Oceanside Bus Station
215 S TREMONT ST, 92054, California

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oceanside to Santa Barbara by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$45

11/20

$45

Today

$45

11/22

$45

11/23

$45

11/24

$47

11/25

$50

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The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

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 $45 to $50 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 $45 which is on 2025-11-22.