How much does a train ticket cost from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest train tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara start from COP 170,837. The average price for this train route is around COP 170,837. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

The average train journey time from Oceanside to Santa Barbara is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 254 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oceanside to Santa Barbara route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

The earliest train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara departs at 04:57. And the latest train departs at 16:57.

Train Oceanside to Santa Barbara from COP 160,589 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 6 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 7 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 8 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 10 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 11 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oceanside to Santa Barbara on 12 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 48m	17:45	Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 58m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Oceanside Transportation Center	4h 50m	11:47	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 170,837, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

4h 50mAverage duration

254 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 182,728 - COP 202,496	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 170,837 - COP 321,217	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,793 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5793 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at COP 170,837

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oceanside to Santa Barbara by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara start from COP 170,837. The average price for this train route is around COP 170,837. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Oceanside to Santa Barbara is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 254 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oceanside to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara departs at 04:57. And the latest train departs at 16:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 3 May 2026 with a price of COP 160,589

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oceanside to Santa Barbara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 160,589 to COP 1,185,300 for a train ticket from Oceanside to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 160,589, which is on 2026-05-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oceanside to Santa Barbara?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 35m	Avg priceCOP 182,728	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 50m	Avg priceCOP 170,837	Daily departures5

The best way to travel between Oceanside and Santa Barbara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost COP 170,837 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from COP 170,837. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Oceanside to Santa Barbara in about 4h 50m – that's the fastest way to get there!