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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. Traveling by coach from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara usually takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 115 mi (185 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £21.12 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 4h 45m | £21.09 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 1 bus trips from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Barbara usually start from £18.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 115 miles from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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 Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. It leaves the station in Santa Ana at 10:00 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 Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. However, it is not a direct coach, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at £29.77.
City Information
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
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 Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Most coaches depart from the main station in Santa Ana.
All coach stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All coaches from Santa Ana arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
Coach stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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