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Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX by bus

The journey from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX by bus is 2,074.83 km and takes 48 hrs 21 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:05 a.m. and the last at 9:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX by bus for as little as $197.29 or as much as $790.92. The best price for this journey is $197.29.

Lowest Price $197.29
Journey Duration 48 hrs 21 mins
Connection per Day 4
Lowest Price $197.29
Highest Price $790.92
First Departure 4:05 a.m.
Last Departure 9:55 p.m.
Distance 2,074.83 km
Departure Santa Barbara, CA
Arrival San Antonio, TX
Carriers Amtrak, Greyhound

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX

The cheapest Santa Barbara, CA - San Antonio, TX bus tickets can be found for as low as $91.24 if you’re lucky, or $125.41 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $163.97.

Find the best day to travel to San Antonio, TX by bus

When travelling to San Antonio, TX 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 Amtrak and Greyhound from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX
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Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
145.24kg
Bus
155.61kg
Flight
414.97kg
Car
331.97kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
A bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX is $333.76. 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 $197.29.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX is $197.29. 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 Santa Barbara, CA and San Antonio, TX by bus?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX is 2,074.83 km.
How long does the bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Antonio, TX take?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX is on average 48 hrs 21 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 33 hrs 40 mins.
Which companies operate from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
The bus journey from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Amtrak and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX leave?
The earliest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX departs at 4:05 a.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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX depart?
The latest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX departs at 9:55 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX 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 $197.29 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.
How many direct connections depart from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from Santa Barbara, CA to go to San Antonio, TX.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Antonio, TX is 33 hrs 40 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Antonio, TX.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX by bus?
The bus journey from Santa Barbara, CA to San Antonio, TX creates 155.61kg of CO2 emissions.

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