Bus Tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Train StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Train StationNo tags
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Train StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$141Average Duration11h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$59 - US$108Average Duration9h 3m
40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Among 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.

2train per day
9h 3mAverage Duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance444 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Oakland to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?

    The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara is around 442 km (275 miles).

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-09
US$45
10-10
US$45
Today
US$45
10-12
US$45
10-13
US$45
10-14
US$45
10-15
US$44
10-16
US$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$44

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 US$44 to US$121 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$44 which is on 2025-10-15.

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.

About Bus Travel

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.

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 Santa Barbara to Oakland

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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