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Buellton to Santa Barbara Coach Timetable
Coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Traveling by coach from Buellton to Santa Barbara usually takes around one hour and 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | HUF 672.27 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| 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 connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 1h 17m | HUF 672.27 |
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 HUF 672. On average, there are 3 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 17 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Buellton to Santa Barbara. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 5 minutes. 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.
"Because many passengers travel from Buellton to Santa Barbara at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Santa Barbara, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all coaches from Buellton to Santa Barbara, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Buellton to Santa Barbara every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Buellton to Santa Barbara without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Buellton to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at HUF 672.27.
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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