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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara (Station) and Oakland takes 8h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara (Station) to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 45m
Duration
360 mi
Distance
$230
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara (Station) to Oakland train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara (Station) and Oakland. The service departs Santa Barbara (Station) at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Oakland at 21:06:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara (Station) to Oakland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 360.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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