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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Oxnard to Santa Barbara.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$27.00 | Avg. Price$18.47 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration1h 3m | Duration0h 56m |
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. Traveling by bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara usually takes around one hour and 3 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 34 mi (54 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $27.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Oxnard to Santa Barbara?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 1h 3m | $27.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Oxnard to Santa Barbara start at $27. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara
The bus takes an average of one hour and 3 minutes to cover the 34 miles from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Santa Barbara, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Oxnard to Santa Barbara, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at $17.00.
City Information
Oxnard
Just west of Los Angeles, Oxnard is a coastal city popular for its art, beaches, and nature. Oxnard's location makes it a great base for exploring the warm waters of the Pacific and the beautiful nearby Channel Islands. You'll also find a wealth of interesting museums and historical attractions, such as the Carnegie Art Museum and Heritage Square. The Collection at Riverpark is the city's most popular shopping and dining outlet, and don't miss the many vineyards in the area to taste some classic Californian wine.
The Channel Islands are a destination for wildlife encounters, thanks to boat tours to see whales, dolphins, and seals. Or, spend the day hiking around one of the islands — they do comprise one of the most instagrammable National Parks, after all! Visitors also enjoy relaxing on both Mandalay and Oxnard State beaches which are good for surfing and sunbathing on the mainland.
The city of Oxnard is a major transportation hub, and bus companies like Greyhound or FlixBus traverse the Ventura Freeway 101 or Pacific Coast Highway to destinations along the West Coast. Metrolink provides services into LA, while Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight both stop in Oxnard daily.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."
There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Oxnard?
Main departure station: Transportation Center
Most buses depart from the main station in Oxnard.
All bus stations in Oxnard:
Transportation Center
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All buses from Oxnard arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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