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.

Bus Santa Barbara to Oakland from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	11h 50m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	11h 25m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35am	Train Station	8h 15m	3:50pm	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
	11:45am	Santa Barbara Station	6h 50m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	11h 50m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	8h 11m	4:01pm	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	11h 25m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45am	Santa Barbara Station	6h 50m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	UC Santa Barbara	12h 5m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
	10:55am	Train Station	11h 23m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	15h 50m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:55am	Train Station	11h 35m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	15h 25m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Oakland on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	6h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:55am	Train Station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	11h 5m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:10pm	UC Santa Barbara	9h 1m	9:11pm	Jack London Square	No tags
11:55am	Train Station	9h 16m	9:11pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:30 AM PST.

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.

2train per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

274 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $206	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $95	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Oakland?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

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.