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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train Station | Coliseum/Airport | Cheapest | |||||
 | Santa Barbara (University of California), CA | West Oakland BART | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Santa Barbara (University of California), CA | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Jack London Square | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Santa Barbara (University of California), CA | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Oakland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Oakland?
Stops in Oakland
- A5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Oakland by bus
What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is around 442 km (275 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $71 to $203 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-12-02.
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.
