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Santa Barbara - Tempe Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Santa Barbara to Tempe. Traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Tempe usually takes around 17 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance450 mi (724 km)
Shortest duration10h 40m
Cheapest price$54.29
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines2

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

$99.91 is the average price of a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tempe. While it’s on the pricier side for a bus ticket, taking the bus is still a cheaper alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in August. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just $91 – the lowest of the year.

Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Santa Barbara to Tempe in March, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to $148 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

What bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Santa Barbara to Tempe that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US214h 37m$151.98
Greyhound218h 4m$114.68
  • 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. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Santa Barbara to Tempe, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • 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 performs about 2 bus trips from Santa Barbara to Tempe every day, with the average journey taking around 18 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Tempe usually start from $77.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 724 kilometers from Santa Barbara to Tempe. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Santa Barbara to Tempe at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Barbara to Tempe, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Santa Barbara to Tempe. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Tempe; ticket prices start at $194.17.

City Information

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.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: 209 State Street

Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Barbara.

All bus stations in Santa Barbara:

  • 209 State Street

Where does the bus arrive in Tempe?

Main arrival station: 872 S Rural Rd

All buses from Santa Barbara arrive at one main station in Tempe.

Bus stations in Tempe:

  • 872 S Rural Rd

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