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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $162 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $205 (€167).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.56 (€-2.08). The journey takes 4h 56m versus 3h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:57 PM5h54Oceanside, CA12:51 AMSanta Barbara, CA$1151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:57 PM5h54Oceanside, CA12:51 AMSanta Barbara, CA$1151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 AM1h10Oceanside, CA5:40 AMSanta Barbara, CA$3241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 PM6h41Oceanside, CA5:41 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2921One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM8h18Oceanside, CA5:13 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2941One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM8h18Oceanside, CA4:13 AMSanta Barbara, CA$3581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $162 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $205 (€167).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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