Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 23
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Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
West Oakland BART
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Santa Barbara Station
West Oakland BART
Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
West Oakland BART
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Train Station
Coliseum/Airport
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 24
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Train Station
Coliseum/Airport
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Santa Barbara Station
West Oakland BART
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
West Oakland BART
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UC Santa Barbara
Jack London Square
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 25
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Santa Barbara Station
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 26
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UC Santa Barbara
Jack London Square
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Train Station
Emeryville Station
Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
West Oakland BART
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Train Station
Jack London Square
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 27
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Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
West Oakland BART
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Train Station
Coliseum/Airport
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UC Santa Barbara
Jack London Square
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UC Santa Barbara
Jack London Square
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Train Station
Jack London Square
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Oakland
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5599 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
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Oakland by bus
What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
The distance separating Santa Barbara and Oakland is 275 miles (442 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
If you're headed to Oakland from Santa Barbara, chances are that your bus will leave from Train Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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
$84
Today
$77
11/24
$84
11/25
$141
11/26
$96
11/27
$70
11/28
$82
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $70
To 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 $70 to $141 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 $70 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Amtrak 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 Santa Barbara to Oakland?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $70
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
