Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Amtrak | 04:35PM Oakland, CA | 9h12 | 01:47AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15PM Oakland, CA | 7h05 | 01:20AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
7 h 5 m
Average
8 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
441 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Oakland, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 273 miles (441 km) |
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Average bus duration | 7 h 5 min |
Average bus ticket price | $54 (€46) |
Bus frequency | 1 a day |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
Bus companies | FlixBus |
Buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA cover the 273 miles (441 km) long route taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $41 (€35), but the average price of bus tickets is $54 (€46).
For as little as $44 (€38) you can travel by bus to Santa Barbara, CA from Oakland, CA with Amtrak and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Santa Barbara, CA from Oakland, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
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