What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland is to bus via State & Yanonali which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $290 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at Oakland via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Oakland is 288 miles. The road distance is 314.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland bus from?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland train from?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $190 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland bus arrive?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland train arrive?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 707+ hotels available in Oakland.

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2h 2m
$194–439
Bus via State & Yanonali (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
10h 13m
$52–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 57m
$152–290
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 9m
$110–172
Drive 312.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oaklandcar 312.5 mi
5h 42m
$57–83
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
1h 44m
$290–422
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 50m
$106–202

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Oakland by bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 286.3 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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