CA → CA · about 273 miles
Oakland to Santa Barbara bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 11 direct buses and trains a week from Oakland to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 7 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:30 AM and the last at 9:09 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 7h 15m
- First departure
- 6:30 AM
- Last departure
- 9:09 AM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 1:45 PM | 7h 15m | Mon–Thu | Oakland 7th St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 9h 03m | Daily | Oakland to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Oakland Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Oakland
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Oakland
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM (Mon–Thu) and the last at 9:09 AM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Oakland?
Buses and trains to Santa Barbara leave from Oakland Amtrak station and Oakland 7th St.