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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 train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $48 (€38).
A bus is $338 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $369 (€291).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Flight takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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