Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Oceanside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
14 h 10 m
Average
14 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
254 km
It's difficult to get from Santa Barbara to Oceanside, CA without transferring at least once.
Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
Bus frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Amtrak |
Buses from Santa Barbara to Oceanside, CA cover the 157 miles (253 km) long journey taking on average 14 h 10 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available.
Find the best journey between Santa Barbara and Oceanside, CA with Omio's bus partners Amtrak! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Oceanside, CA from Santa Barbara, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
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