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Santa Barbara to Oceanside trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Oceanside takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Oceanside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Oceanside train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Oceanside. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Oceanside at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Oceanside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Oceanside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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