San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA Bus
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus
The journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus is 446.4 km and takes 13 hrs 21 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 10:40 p.m. and the last at 11:25 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus for as little as $61.19 or as much as $89.69. The best price for this journey is $61.19.
| Lowest Price | $61.19 |
| Journey Duration | 13 hrs 21 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. 4 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. $61.19 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. $89.69 |
| First Departure | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. 10:40 p.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. 11:25 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. 446.4 km |
| Departure | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. San Francisco, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound, FlixBus Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. |
San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA Bus Times
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Best time to book San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA travel
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
The cheapest San Francisco, CA - Santa Barbara, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $39.21 if you’re lucky, or $59.83 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $82.29.
Find the best day to travel to Santa Barbara, CA by bus
When travelling to Santa Barbara, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Greyhound and FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
31.25kg
Bus
33.48kg
Flight
89.28kg
Car
71.42kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $70.71. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $61.19.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $61.19. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 446.4 km.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is on average 13 hrs 21 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 12 hrs 30 mins.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, FlixBus and Greyhound Lines, Inc..
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 10:40 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 11:25 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $61.19 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara, CA is 12 hrs 30 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, CA creates 33.48kg of CO2 emissions.