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Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay, CA

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Frequently asked questions

With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 36 destinations from Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, Reno.
Yes, night trip options are available from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
You can bring your bike with you on FlixBus between Santa Barbara and Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay. Bike transport options and prices vary based on availability. View our bike transport prices here .
The quickest bus journey from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay takes 7 hours 5 minutes.
The Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay bus route covers 325 miles. FlixBus can take you there in 7 hours 5 minutes.
FlixBus offers tickets from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay starting at $42.99.
There are 3 buses daily from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay. The fastest bus on this connection has 6 stop(s).
You can choose from a range of payment methods when buying your bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
You can use our Real-Time Bus Tracker to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
You can book your FlixBus ticket for as little as $42.99. The easiest way to buy your ticket is on the website or through the app. Book early to get the best deal.

Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay

Looking for cheap tickets from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay is 325 miles, which takes a minimum of 7 hours 5 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay. Tickets for this connection cost $61.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $42.99.The lowest price for this connection is $42.99, but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay

With 3 rides per day, it's easy to fit a trip to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay into your schedule.
The bus takes a minimum of 7 hours 5 minutes and you can expect 6 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn't just quick, it's cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $42.99 for a ticket between Santa Barbara and Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay, , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of $61.99. That's a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!
What's more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We're working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 21 connections departing every day from 8 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay

With 6 bus station(s), Santa Barbara is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay you can pick one of the 36 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland / Berkeley / East Bay

Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.

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