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How to get to Santa Barbara by bus
Routes | 13 |
Trips per day | 87 |
bus lines | 3 |
Stations | 2 |
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About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."
There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
What bus companies travel to Santa Barbara, California?
Located in California, Santa Barbara is accessible by bus from 13 other cities. You can choose from 87 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Santa Barbara on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Santa Barbara are also available.
Bus companies serving Santa Barbara
Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 142 | 4h 52m | $61.52 |
Amtrak Thruway | 11 | 4h 45m | $32.09 |
Greyhound | 7 | 11h 14m | $54.91 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Which bus carrier has the best service to Santa Barbara?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Santa Barbara by bus with Greyhound giving them a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Greyhound had the most comfortable bus service to Santa Barbara taking into account the seats and amenities that Greyhound offers. They rate Greyhound a 3.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Santa Barbara punctually, travelers suggest that Greyhound has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Santa Barbara, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest bus station in Santa Barbara is La Cumbre Plaza - Airbus Stop. As Santa Barbara's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is 209 State Street.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Los Angeles | 2h 55m | $54.44 |
San Diego | 7h 28m | $37.16 |
Ventura | 0h 41m | $15.20 |
Oxnard | 1h 1m | $27.24 |
Las Vegas | 11h 5m | $88.22 |
Top bus routes to and from Santa Barbara
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