Find coaches from Redding to Santa Barbara

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Next departures from Redding to Santa Barbara on 7 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Redding Station
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Redding Station
UC Santa BarbaraFastest
Amtrak
Redding Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Redding Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Redding to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$127 - US$156Average duration1d
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$95 - US$176Average duration15h 41m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Redding to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d Average duration
US$127Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Redding to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$131
Average bus trip duration1d
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:35
Distance451 miles

Redding to Santa Barbara Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Redding to Santa Barbara. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Redding - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Redding by coach?

    The journey from Redding to Santa Barbara by coach covers an approximate distance of 454 miles (731 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Barbara from Redding without flying?

    To travel from Redding to Santa Barbara without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$87
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Redding to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Redding to Santa Barbara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$87 for a bus ticket from Redding to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$86, which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

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 Redding and Santa Barbara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Redding to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Redding to Santa Barbara will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Redding to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Redding to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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