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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jack London Square | Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | West Oakland BART | Santa Barbara Station | Fastest | |||||
| Jack London Square | Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Emeryville Station | Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Emeryville Station | Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara
Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Santa BarbaraAmong 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 US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Santa Barbara
How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?
The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara is around 442 km (275 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Sep 15, 2025 with a price of US$39To 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 US$39 to US$93 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 US$41 which is on 2025-09-18.
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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Oakland to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Oakland to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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