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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. 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 train costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $610.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $610 Average price | $64 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $64.
A train is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $610.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 3h 8m 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM 8h20 Santa Barbara, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 PM 8h20 Santa Barbara, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 PM 8h20 Santa Barbara, CA 7:05 AM Oceanside, CA $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:55 PM 9h10 Santa Barbara, CA 6:05 AM Oceanside, CA $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $64.
A train is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA costing on average $610.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Oceanside.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Oceanside, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Oceanside, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oceanside, CA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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