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Buellton to Santa Barbara Coach Timetable
Coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Traveling by coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara usually takes around one hour and 15 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £1.50 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Buellton to Santa Barbara?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 15m | £1.50 |
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. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Buellton to Santa Barbara start at £2. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara
The coach takes an average of one hour and 15 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Buellton to Santa Barbara. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one coach per day from Buellton to Santa Barbara. It leaves the station in Buellton at 15:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Buellton to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at £1.50.
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 coaches, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Buellton?
Main departure station: 237 East Hwy 246
Most coaches depart from the main station in Buellton.
All coach stations in Buellton:
237 East Hwy 246
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All coaches from Buellton arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
Coach stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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