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How to Travel from

Oakland to Santa Barbara

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$383.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Bus from Oakland to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.43–$3.32

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.76–$121.34

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.64–$95.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $30.43 - $103.26 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara is 474 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.

How do I travel from Oakland to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $30.43 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Santa Barbara bus from?

Oakland to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Santa Barbara train from?

Oakland to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $103.26 and takes 9h, you could also train, which costs $39.13 - $141.30 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Oakland to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Oakland to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Oakland to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Oakland to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Santa Barbara is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Oakland to Santa Barbara.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport?

United Airlines offers flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Book your Oakland to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Book your Oakland to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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