How much is the bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara start at R 422. The average price for this route is around R 472. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 67 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Oxnard to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Oxnard to Santa Barbara at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:07.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?

A bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Oxnard to Santa Barbara from R 389 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:50	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:45	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxnard to Santa Barbara on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 10m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Oxnard Transit Center	55m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 33m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	3h 13m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
Bus	19:07	Oxnard Transit Center	1h 8m	20:15	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oxnard to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 422, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 10mAverage duration

67 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 422 - R 589	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 308 - R 5 626	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oxnard and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Oxnard

A
Oxnard Transit Center
201 E 4th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
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B
Oxnard Bus Station
201 E 4th St, Ste C, Oxnard, CA 93030

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 422

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oxnard to Santa Barbara by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara start at R 422. The average price for this route is around R 472. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Oxnard to Santa Barbara is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 67 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Oxnard to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Oxnard to Santa Barbara at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:07.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/01

R 437

28/01

R 437

Today

R 389

30/01

R 389

31/01

R 437

01/02

R 389

02/02

R 389

03/02

R 389

The cheapest trip from Oxnard to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 389

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

You can expect to pay from R 389 to R 550 for a bus ticket from Oxnard to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 389, which is on 2026-01-30.