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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Oceansideby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 14m
    $35–110

  2. Drive 177.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Oceansidecar177.3 mi
    3h 6m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to OceansidebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 40m

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
    4h 49m
    $72–401

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    5h 24m
    $74–297

Santa Barbara to Oceanside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oceanside via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 40m.

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