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Buellton to Santa Barbara Bus Schedule
Bus from Buellton to Santa Barbara: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Traveling by bus from Buellton to Santa Barbara usually takes around one hour and 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | €1.73 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 1h 17m | €1.73 |
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 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Buellton to Santa Barbara
The bus takes an average of one hour and 17 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Buellton to Santa Barbara. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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 Buellton to Santa Barbara 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Santa Barbara, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Buellton to Santa Barbara, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses 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 buses 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 €1.73.
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 Buellton?
Main departure station: 237 East Hwy 246
Most buses depart from the main station in Buellton.
All bus stations in Buellton:
237 East Hwy 246
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All buses from Buellton arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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