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Routes	16
Trips per day	103
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 coaches, 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 16 other cities. You can choose from 103 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
FlixBus US	159	4h 25m	DKK 439.53
Amtrak Thruway	11	4h 41m	DKK 220.53
Greyhound	7	11h 8m	DKK 411.64

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 service 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

DKK 76.50 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Santa Barbara, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Santa Barbara. In the last month, buses from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara had the lowest average price at DKK 76.50.

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.

The closest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), it is located 8.1 miles from the city center of Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara ranks number 15 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 234 in United States. Santa Barbara ranks number 11 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Santa Barbara via bus service. On average 88 direct daily bus trips serve Santa Barbara.

The population of Santa Barbara is 91842. Santa Barbara ranks number 45 in terms of population in California and number 268 in all of United States.

Bus tickets to Santa Barbara range from DKK 77 for a short trip to Santa Barbara, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Santa Barbara starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Santa Barbara can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as DKK 240.

People who take the bus to Santa Barbara are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Santa Barbara easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

The closest bus station to the city center of Santa Barbara is 209 State Street, located just 0.6 miles away. Select 209 State Street as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Santa Barbara. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Los Angeles	2h 52m	DKK 400.79
San Diego	7h 40m	DKK 284.03
San Francisco	13h 18m	DKK 558.87
Oxnard	1h 1m	DKK 191.18
Ventura	0h 41m	DKK 109.53

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