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Tomorrow29 Aug
from US$44
Sat30 Aug
from US$38
Sun31 Aug
from US$45
Mon1 Sept
from US$49
Tue2 Sept
from US$48
Wed3 Sept
from US$48
Thu4 Sept
from US$32
Fri5 Sept

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 August at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Bus Station
    Arrival time: 29 August at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 August at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 August at
    Departure city: Oceanside
    Departure location: Oceanside Transportation Center
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$30 - US$58Average duration9h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$45 - US$45Average duration4h 58m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 4 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 58mAverage duration
US$45Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oceanside to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$48
Average bus trip duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure08:05
Distance165 miles
Latest bus departure22:25

Oceanside to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oceanside - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Oceanside by coach?

    The distance between Oceanside and Santa Barbara by coach is approximately 158 miles (255 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Barbara from Oceanside without a car?

    You can travel to Santa Barbara from Oceanside by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
26/08
US$45
27/08
US$45
Today
US$45
29/08
US$47
30/08
US$45
31/08
No data
01/09
US$46
02/09
US$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$47 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oceanside to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oceanside to Santa Barbara will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Oceanside by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Oceanside

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

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