Bus San Francisco to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco (CA), US - Santa Barbara
How long does it take to get to Santa Barbara from San Francisco by bus?
The trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara will take on average 9h 30m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Santa Barbara in 6h 30m
What is the distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?
The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is around 447 km (277 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.
What is the cheapest way to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Starting at US$43, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Taking the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara costs on average US$62.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jun 2, 2025 with a price of US$39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$256 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-06-02.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Santa Barbara!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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