There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 58m$43–60Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Oceanocar 79.5 mi
1h 35m$15–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 27m$44–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Oceano. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Oceano. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Oceano is 99 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Oceano bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Oceano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Oceano is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Oceano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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 Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Oceano bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Santa Barbara to Oceano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Oceano is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to Oceano.
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