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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.

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 47m and costs $55 - $380.

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 $50 - $150.

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 $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 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 48m 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?

There are 801+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Santa Barbara to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
3h 59m
$42–236
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to OaklandFlixBus 2005
7h 21m
$53–142
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
9h 10m
$70–140
Drive 319.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Berkeley319.7 mi
5h 48m
$59–85
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley
3h 47m
$58–379
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)LAX - OAK
5h 39m
$162–622
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h

Santa Barbara to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

7Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300 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 once daily. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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