Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Oceanside

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oceanside on November 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Oceanside Transportation CenterCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Oceanside Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Oceanside Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Oceanside Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Oceanside Transportation CenterNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:24 PM PST.

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 the good way to reach Oceanside. The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
5h 19mAverage Duration
157 milesDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$32 - $88Average Duration7h
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$45 - $112Average Duration5h 19m
23kg CO₂e

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/21
$49
11/22
$49
Today
$47
11/24
$49
11/25
$49
11/26
$45
11/27
$49
11/28
$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oceanside was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Santa Barbara to Oceanside, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $69 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 $45 which is on 2025-11-26.

People from around the world trust Busbud