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Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 446.4 km and takes 6 hrs 50 mins. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 11:45 a.m. and the last at 6:45 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $67.08 or as much as $208.38. The best price for this journey is $67.08.

Lowest Price $67.08
Journey Duration 6 hrs 50 mins
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $67.08
Highest Price $208.38
First Departure 11:45 a.m.
Last Departure 6:45 p.m.
Distance 446.4 km
Departure Santa Barbara, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers FlixBus

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

The cheapest Santa Barbara, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $48.35 if you’re lucky, or $64.50 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $103.47.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, 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!

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Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is $125.92. 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 $67.08.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is $67.08. 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 Francisco, CA by bus?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is 446.4 km.
How long does the bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 6 hrs 50 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 6 hrs 20 mins.
How many bus connections per day go from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:45 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 Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 6:45 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 Francisco, 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 $67.08 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 Francisco, CA?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from Santa Barbara, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, CA is 6 hrs 20 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 33.48kg of CO2 emissions.

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