Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
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from $54
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from $27
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Next departures to Oakland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $150Average Duration7h
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$134 - $643Average Duration8h 45m
40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7hAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average bus trip duration7h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance285 miles (459 km)
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Oakland Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/27
$62
07/28
$55
Today
$53
07/30
$49
07/31
$46
08/01
$24
08/02
$24
08/03
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland 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 Santa Barbara to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $88 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland 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 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 traveling from Santa Barbara to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Santa Barbara to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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Train from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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