How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara?

About 275 miles (442 km) separate Oakland and Santa Barbara.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Train Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Oakland to Santa Barbara from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
7:40am	West Oakland BART	7h	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
	11:35am	West Oakland BART	7h 5m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	13h 45m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
	11:35am	West Oakland BART	7h 5m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	12h 20m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	11h 50m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	13h 45m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
	11:35am	West Oakland BART	7h 5m	6:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	12h 20m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	9:45am	Jack London Square	9h 9m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	11h 50m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
	10:00am	Emeryville Station	8h 54m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 9 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 3mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $221	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $108	Average Duration9h 3m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Oakland Santa Barbara recent customer reviews

It was an 18-hour ride from Oakland to Santa Barbara because the bus broke down. Bathroom disgusting.

Cheryl N.

December 6, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

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

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

11/10

$45

11/11

$45

Today

$45

11/13

$45

11/14

$45

11/15

$44

11/16

$45

11/17

$45

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $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 $44 to $125 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 $44 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.