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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $50 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Berkeley and Santa Barbara is 302 miles. The road distance is 321.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 15m and costs $40 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Berkeley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 15m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Berkeley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berkeley to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Berkeley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Santa Barbara is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Berkeley to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Berkeley to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 18m
$52–285
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 15m
$42–153
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 33m
$65–130
Drive 319.6 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Santa Barbaracar 319.6 mi
5h 51m
$59–85
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 58m
$50–319
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 30m

Berkeley to Santa Barbara by subway and bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Berkeley to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 300.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–150 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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