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4.6Travel Information from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA
 Distance | 157 miles (253 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $40 - $202 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $40 (€36) • 5 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $202 (€182) • 3 h 53 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 157 miles (253 km) between Santa Barbara, CA and Oceanside, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA.
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA
Travel to Oceanside, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA.
There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA is a train with an average price of $40 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA:
Taking a train costs $37 (€34) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $78 (€70).
Taking a train costs $162 (€146) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $202 (€182) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Oceanside, CA from Santa Barbara, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 53 min.
Other travel options to Oceanside, CA take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 40 min on average.
Train takes 5 h 15 min on average.
Oceanside, CA is approximately 157 miles (253 km) away from Santa Barbara, CA.
The average frequency per day from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 3 flights a day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA:
- You can take a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $78 (€70) with FlixBus from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA.
- You can travel to Oceanside, CA from Santa Barbara, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $40 (€36) with Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Santa Barbara, CA to Oceanside, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct trains per day to Oceanside, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Oceanside, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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