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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Amtrak Station | UC Santa Barbara | Cheapest | |||||
| Amtrak Station | Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | 16th St (Bakersfield) | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | |||||
 | McKee Park & Ride | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | |||||
| Amtrak Station | UC Santa Barbara | No tags |
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Bus Bakersfield to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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What is the distance between Bakersfield and Santa Barbara?
It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Sep 19, 2025 with a price of US$29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-09-19.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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