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Compare train and bus for Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration Fastest 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m 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 | 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:47 PM8h48Santa Barbara, CA4:35 AMOakland, CA$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:47 PM8h48Santa Barbara, CA4:35 AMOakland, CA$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 PM6h50Santa Barbara, CA2:35 AMOakland, CA$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:47 PM8h48Santa Barbara, CA3:35 AMOakland, CA$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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