What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Oakdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Oakdale. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at 1St St & E St via Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Oakdale?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Oakdale station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Oakdale is 406 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Oakdale without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Oakdale bus from?

Santa Barbara to Oakdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Oakdale train from?

Santa Barbara to Oakdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $180 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Oakdale bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Oakdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Oakdale train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Oakdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Oakdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Oakdale is 306 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Santa Barbara to Oakdale.

Where can I stay near Oakdale?

There are 45+ hotels available in Oakdale.

Santa Barbara to Oakdale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus Nogales
10h 8m
$66–116
Drive 303.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Oakdalecar 303.7 mi
6h 11m
$56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
10h 49m
$181–309
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
8h 31m
$190–398
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
10h 33m
$95–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 57m
$84–134
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, line 60 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on to 1St St & E Stbus
8h 54m
$230–535
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, line 60 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on to 1St St & E Stbus
7h 45m
$290–435

Santa Barbara to Oakdale by train and bus

12Weekly Services

10h 8mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Oakdale.

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Distance: 403.9 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Oakdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Oakdale via San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to 1St St & E St via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Modesto, and Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on in around 10h 33m.

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