How far is Oxnard from Santa Barbara?

The distance separating Oxnard and Santa Barbara is 37 miles (60 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Oxnard to Santa Barbara leave from Oxnard Transit Center and arrive at Train Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Oxnard to Santa Barbara from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oxnard to Santa Barbara on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	6:40am	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	7:35am	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 58m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxnard to Santa Barbara on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	7:45am	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 58m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxnard to Santa Barbara on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	7:45am	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 58m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxnard to Santa Barbara on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	6:40am	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	7:35am	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 30m	4:05pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	6:22pm	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 58m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oxnard to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

42 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $37	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $325	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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Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5596 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oxnard 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.

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$24

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$24

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$24

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$24

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$24

The cheapest trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $34 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-21.