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12/03/2026
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Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus

The journey from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus is 441.99 km and takes 10 hrs 58 mins. There are 6 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:25 a.m. and the last at 10:25 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus for as little as $33.86 or as much as $109.60. The best price for this journey is $33.86.

Lowest Price $33.86
Journey Duration 10 hrs 58 mins
Connection per Day 6
Lowest Price $33.86
Highest Price $109.60
First Departure 12:25 a.m.
Last Departure 10:25 p.m.
Distance 441.99 km
Departure Oakland, CA
Arrival Santa Barbara, CA
Carriers FlixBus, Greyhound

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

The cheapest Oakland, CA - Santa Barbara, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $134.30 if you’re lucky, or $159.11 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $198.39.

Find the best day to travel to Santa Barbara, CA by bus

When travelling to Santa Barbara, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
30.94kg
Bus
33.15kg
Flight
88.4kg
Car
70.72kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
A bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $72.64. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $33.86.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $33.86. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Oakland, CA and Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 441.99 km.
How long does the bus between Oakland, CA and Santa Barbara, CA take?
Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is on average 10 hrs 58 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 7 hrs 0 mins.
Which companies operate from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The bus journey from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA has 6 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 12:25 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA depart?
The latest bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 10:25 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $33.86 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from Oakland, CA to go to Santa Barbara, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Oakland, CA and Santa Barbara, CA is 7 hrs 0 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Oakland, CA and Santa Barbara, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara, CA creates 33.15kg of CO2 emissions.

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Trending routes

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Weekend getaways from Oakland, CA

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International routes from Oakland, CA and nearby areas

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Other destinations from Oakland, CA

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Main routes to Santa Barbara, CA

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Related routes

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Other popular routes

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