How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?

The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara is around 442 km (275 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.

Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
	11:35am	West Oakland BART	7h 5m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
	9:05am	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	9h 35m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	13h 45m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	West Oakland BART	7h 5m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	12h 20m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	11h 50m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:20pm	West Oakland BART	12h 20m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	11h 50m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
	7:40am	West Oakland BART	7h	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	12h 20m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	11h 50m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:46 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland 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 9 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 3mAverage Duration

442 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $317	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $156	Average Duration9h 3m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in Santa Barbara

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87401 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $71

Greyhound Oakland Santa Barbara recent customer reviews

It was an 18-hour ride from Oakland to Santa Barbara because the bus broke down. Bathroom disgusting.

Cheryl N.

December 6, 2019

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

How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?
The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara is around 442 km (275 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$203

11-26

$203

Today

$65

11-28

$65

11-29

$203

11-30

$203

12-01

$65

12-02

$65

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $203 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.