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Oceanside to Santa Barbara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oceanside and Santa Barbara takes 22h and the fastest bus takes 21h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Oceanside to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h
Duration
189 mi
Distance
$35
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Oceanside to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Oceanside and Santa Barbara. The service departs Oceanside at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Downtown and take an average of 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oceanside to Santa Barbara? 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.

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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 22h

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 15m.

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