Bus Tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $180Average Duration8h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $359Average Duration9h 3m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 50mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average bus trip duration8h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance276 miles (444 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/27
$45
07/28
$45
Today
$45
07/30
$45
07/31
$45
08/01
$24
08/02
$24
08/03
$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 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 $24 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Oakland to Santa Barbara.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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