CA → CA · about 273 miles
Santa Barbara to Oakland bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 10 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to Oakland. The fastest takes 7 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 11:15 AM and the last at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 7h 10m
- First departure
- 11:15 AM
- Last departure
- 12:15 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 7h 10m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland 7th St | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 9:06 PM | 8h 51m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Oakland | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Oakland The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Oakland
Return trip: Oakland to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun) and the last at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to Oakland leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.