How to travel from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

There are 2 options to travel between Oxnard, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $19 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

The distance from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 33 miles (54 km).

The average frequency per day from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxnard, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

• Buses mostly depart from Ventura, Ventura Station, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
• Trains mostly depart from Oxnard Transportation Center, Oxnard, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxnard, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

• 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Santa Barbara, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Santa Barbara, CA, visitors can explore State Street for shopping, dining, and entertainment, visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley. For outdoor activities, enjoy a scenic hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains and visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Best sights include the historic Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Zoo, and the unique Lotusland botanical garden.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Santa Barbara, CA is ideal to explore its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and cultural attractions.