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How to get fromOceano to Santa Barbaraby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 18m
    $40–46
  2. Drive 79.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceano to Santa Barbaracar car 79.3 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–21
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 33m

Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara twice daily. Tickets cost $30–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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