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

The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara start from $38. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The average bus travel time from Oakland to Santa Barbara is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 444 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Oakland to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Oakland to Santa Barbara at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on December 1
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
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train 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

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

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on December 3
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
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on December 4
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
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	Fastest
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:40 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 - $316	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $155	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

3.5/511,478 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 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 $70

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

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara start from $38. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The average bus travel time from Oakland to Santa Barbara is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 444 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Oakland to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Oakland to Santa Barbara at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$65

11-29

$203

Today

$203

12-01

$65

12-02

$65

12-03

$65

12-04

$65

12-05

$65

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 28, 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 2025-12-01.

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.