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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 4m Average total duration Fastest 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $96.
A bus is $243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $298.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.45. The journey takes 9h 34m versus 5h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:39 AM11h51Berkeley, CA1:30 PMSanta Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:39 AM11h51Berkeley, CA1:30 PMSanta Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:35 PM9h12Berkeley, CA1:47 AMSanta Barbara, CA$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $96.
A bus is $243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $298.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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