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Next departures to Berkeley

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Berkeley.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $93Average Duration9h 19m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$68 - $68Average Duration9h 27m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Berkeley

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Berkeley. The journey takes about 9 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
9h 19mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Barbara to Berkeley: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$68
Average train trip duration9h 27m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:58am
Distance279 miles (450 km)

Santa Barbara to Berkeley Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Berkeley was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $117

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Berkeley, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $117 to $135 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Berkeley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-08-19.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Berkeley, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Santa Barbara and Berkeley, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Barbara to Berkeley while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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