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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley is to bus via West Oakland which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 3h 48m and costs $60 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Berkeley?

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

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Berkeley?

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

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley without a car is to bus via West Oakland which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley is to bus via West Oakland which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Berkeley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Berkeley is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Berkeley.

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

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley by plane, subway, 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.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 59m
$42–236
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
7h 21m
$41–71
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 10m
$80–190
Drive 319.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Berkeleycar 319.7 mi
5h 50m
$59–85
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 48m
$64–429
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h
$100–180

Santa Barbara to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley.

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Distance: 300.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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