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Santa Barbara to Buellton Bus Schedule
Bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Santa Barbara to Buellton. Traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton usually takes around 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 20.41 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Buellton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Buellton. 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 | 0h 53m | NOK 20.41 |
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 Santa Barbara to Buellton start at NOK 20. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton
The bus takes an average of 53 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Santa Barbara to Buellton. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Barbara to Buellton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Barbara to Buellton 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 Santa Barbara to Buellton without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Buellton; ticket prices start at NOK 20.41.
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 Santa Barbara?
Main departure station: 209 State Street
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
Where does the bus arrive in Buellton?
Main arrival station: 237 East Hwy 246
All buses from Santa Barbara arrive at one main station in Buellton.
All bus stations in Buellton:
237 East Hwy 246
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