Santa Barbara to Oakland Bus

Santa Barbara to Oakland Oakland to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara to Oakland Route Summary

Santa Barbara to Oakland bus is a popular way of traveling. There is 1 daily bus departure available, including 1 night bus. The bus departs from Santa Barbara at 20:15h, arriving to Oakland at 03:05h
Departure station and country Santa Barbara, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Oakland, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 511 km
Average Trip Duration 06h 50min
Total Departures 1
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $55
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Santa Barbara and Oakland by bus

The shortest travel distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is 511 km. The bus has a travel time of 06:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Oakland earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Santa Barbara to Oakland. The overnight bus departs at 20:15 and arrives at 03:05 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 04:59, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Santa Barbara to Oakland route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1400 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.2 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Santa Barbara or Oakland bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Oakland

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Oakland here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $55 (One-Way) or $110 (Return).

Travel reviews for Santa Barbara to Oakland bus

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