There are 3 ways to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 25m$45–81Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceano to Santa Barbaracar 79.3 mi
1h 34m$15–21Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 28m$45–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceano to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceano to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Oceano and Santa Barbara is 109 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Oceano to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Oceano to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oceano to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Oceano, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oceano to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Oceano to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceano to Santa Barbara is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Oceano to Santa Barbara.
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