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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł274 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of zł274, while a train costs an average of zł349.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł349 Average price | zł274 Average price Cheapest | zł247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration Fastest 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is zł74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average zł349.
A bus is zł1303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average zł1578.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Tickets start at around zł349 compared to roughly zł247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-101.91. The journey takes 9h 1m versus 4h 58m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
How to get from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:30 AM7h15Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA1:45 PMSanta Barbara, Bus stationzł1761One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus6:30 AM7h15Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA1:45 PMSanta Barbara, Bus stationzł1761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:30 AM7h15Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA1:45 PMSanta Barbara, Bus stationzł1761One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11 Coast Starlight9:09 AM9h03Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA6:12 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAzł3581One-way0 transfers
- 712 Gold Runner · 5612 AMTRAK10:18 AM9h57Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA8:15 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAzł3631One-way1 transfer
- 710 Gold Runner · 5910 AMTRAK · 785 Pacific Surfliner8:08 AM13h48Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA9:56 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAzł4311One-way2 transfers
- 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner9:35 AM9h22Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA6:57 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAzł1921One-way1 transfer
+FlixBus11:05 PM12h05Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA11:10 AMSanta Barbara, Bus stationzł2751One-way1 transfer- 539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK1:46 PM8h09Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA9:55 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAzł5161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is zł74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average zł349.
A bus is zł1303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average zł1578.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, 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 Oakland International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, 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 FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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