Bus Tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to Santa Barbara on November 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakBus
Oceanside Transportation Center
Train StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Oceanside Bus Station
Santa Barbara (University of California), CAFastest
AmtrakBus
Oceanside Transportation Center
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:07 PM PST.

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$28 - $83Average Duration9h 10m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$45 - $85Average Duration5h 1m
23kg CO₂e

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

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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
11/26
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busbud logoThe 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.

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