Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 23
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Santa Barbara Station
Fastest
Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 24
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 25
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Santa Barbara Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 26
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 27
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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Emeryville Station
Train Station
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Emeryville Station
Train Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 28
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Fastest
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 29
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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Jack London Square
Train Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Santa Barbara Station
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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 30
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West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara Station
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UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Santa Barbara Station
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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 the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 9 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 5600 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $27
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara by bus
How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?
About 275 miles (442 km) separate Oakland and Santa Barbara.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Most of the buses traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Train Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/21
$133
11/22
$45
Today
$45
11/24
$45
11/25
$45
11/26
$141
11/27
$45
11/28
$45
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $45
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 $45 to $141 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 $45 which is on 2025-11-24.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination