Santa Barbara to Oakland Flight Tickets

Bus (MTD Route 11 – From Downtown Transit Center): The most direct public transportation from the city center to SBA is provided by Santa Barbara MTD Route 11. The main stop in Downtown Santa Barbara is the “Transit Center,” with stops along State Street. When you board Route 11 from the Transit Center, the journey to the stops on Hollister Avenue near the airport takes approximately 25–35 minutes. Services are mostly every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays.

Bus (From City Center with Other Routes): MTD routes (such as Route 6, Route 7) going to some neighborhoods from the Downtown area may likely help you reach areas closer to the airport. In this scenario, you can first head towards Goleta from the center with one of these routes, then reach the airport by getting off at Route 11 or a nearby stop and walking. The total journey time generally varies between 30–45 minutes depending on waiting and transfers.

Taxi: Reaching the airport from the city center by taxi is quite easy. The taxi journey takes approximately 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi services are widely available in the city center and operate 24 hours a day.

Uber/Bolt: It is possible to reach the airport from the city center with Uber or Bolt. Vehicles called through these apps ensure a quick and comfortable journey. The journey time is generally 15–20 minutes.

Car Rental: There are many car rental offices in the city center. Reaching the airport with rented vehicles is quite easy. The journey time generally takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.

Shuttle: There are also private shuttle services from the city center to the airport. You can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. The journey time is generally 20–30 minutes. The frequency of services may vary depending on demand.

Metro/Train (BART + OAK Line): The most common transportation option from Oakland Airport to the city center is the BART system. From the Oakland International Airport BART Station across from the terminal buildings, take the automated 'BART to OAK' train to Coliseum BART Station. This journey takes approximately 8-9 minutes, and trains depart every 5-6 minutes. The BART system operates from 05:00-00:00 on weekdays, 06:00-00:00 on Saturdays, and 08:00-00:00 on Sundays. You can transfer at Coliseum to reach the city center at 12th St./Oakland City Center station in approximately 20-25 minutes total.

Bus (AC Transit Line 73 – Coliseum BART connection): The AC Transit Line 73 bus departs from the airport and goes to Coliseum/OAK BART Station. This journey takes about 15-20 minutes. Line 73 operates from 04:56 in the morning until 00:06 at night, with buses running approximately every 15 minutes. You can transfer to BART at Coliseum to reach the city center.

Night Bus (AC Transit Line 805 – Downtown Oakland): When BART is not in service at night, the AC Transit Line 805 night bus operates between the airport and downtown Oakland. This line runs between OAK and Coliseum/OAK BART Station and Downtown Oakland. The line operates from 00:35 to 04:30.

Taxi/Uber/Lyft: Transportation to the city center can be arranged via taxi or Uber/Lyft from the airport. The journey time varies depending on traffic conditions but generally takes 20-30 minutes.

Car Rental: There are many international car rental companies at the airport. You can rent a car to comfortably reach the city center or surrounding areas.