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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Gilroy to Santa Barbara. Traveling by bus from Gilroy to Santa Barbara usually takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 207 mi (333 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $44.99 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gilroy to Santa Barbara?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gilroy 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 5h 30m | $44.99 |
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 performs about 1 bus trips from Gilroy to Santa Barbara every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Barbara usually start from $45.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 207 miles from Gilroy to Santa Barbara. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Gilroy to Santa Barbara. It leaves the station in Gilroy at 1:00pm 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 bus per day from Gilroy to Santa Barbara. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gilroy to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at $85.00.
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 Gilroy?
Main departure station: Caltrain Station - 7250 Monterey St
Most buses depart from the main station in Gilroy.
All bus stations in Gilroy:
Caltrain Station - 7250 Monterey St
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All buses from Gilroy arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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