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TodayAug 29
from $245
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from $281
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from $252
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$228 - $434Average Duration2d 13h
73kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$227 - $1,456Average Duration3d
264kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
2d 13hAverage Duration
$228Cheapest ticket
73kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$250
Average bus trip duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:45am
Distance1801 miles (2904 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Santa Barbara Bus

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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 Chicago and Santa Barbara!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Santa Barbara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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