Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bakersfield to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure4:55am
Distance82 miles (131 km)
Latest bus departure4:05pm

Bakersfield to Santa Barbara Bus

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

Best price found
08/29
$29
08/30
$29
Today
$29
09/01
$29
09/02
$29
09/03
$28
09/04
$29
09/05
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $28

To 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 $28 to $114 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 $28 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually FlixBus, Amtrak 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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Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers 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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