Train tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Santa Barbara on November 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Coliseum/Airport
UC Santa BarbaraCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Jack London Square
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Amtrak
Jack London Square
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Amtrak
Jack London Square
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Amtrak
Jack London Square
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:14 PM PST.

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$27 - $221Average Duration11h 50m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$59 - $108Average Duration9h 3m
41kg CO₂e

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/19
$70
11/20
$78
Today
$84
11/22
$85
11/23
$84
11/24
$84
11/25
$84
11/26
$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 train tickets from Oakland to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $374 for a train ticket from Oakland to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-23.

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