What is the cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Oxnard and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oxnard and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Oxnard and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxnard and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Oxnard and Santa Barbara is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oxnard to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $16 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara takes 58 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Oxnard to Santa Barbara bus from?

Oxnard to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Where do I catch the Oxnard to Santa Barbara train from?

Oxnard to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 58 min and costs $16 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Oxnard to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Oxnard to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Oxnard to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Oxnard to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Santa Barbara is 38 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Oxnard to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 303+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Oxnard to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Oxnard to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
58 min
$16–95
Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxnard to Santa Barbara37.7 mi
41 min
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oxnard to Santa Barbara37.7 mi
41 min
$140–180

Oxnard to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

43Weekly Trains

58 minAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–95 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara once daily, and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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