Find coaches from San Antonio, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures from San Antonio to Santa Barbara on 4 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$234 - US$280Average duration1d 19h
52kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$180 - US$326Average duration1d 11h
189kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just US$180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 11hAverage duration
US$180Cheapest ticket
189kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$243
Average bus trip duration1d 19h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance1285 miles
Latest bus departure18:20

San Antonio to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Santa Barbara

  1. What's the distance between San Antonio and Santa Barbara by coach?

    The distance between San Antonio and Santa Barbara by coach is approximately 1287 miles (2075 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San Antonio to Santa Barbara without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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 San Antonio and Santa Barbara!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Antonio to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

Will you be returning to San Antonio, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from San Antonio, US to Santa Barbara

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