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Santa Barbara to Oakland trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and Oakland takes 8h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara 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 to Oakland train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara and Oakland. The service departs Santa Barbara 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 Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, 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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