Bus Tickets from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Salinas to Santa Barbara on September 1
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Train StationCheapest
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Santa Barbara StationFastest
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $85Average Duration5h
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$44 - $104Average Duration6h 6m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5hAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salinas, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:45pm
Distance186 miles (300 km)
Latest bus departure4:40pm

Salinas 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
$57
08/30
$36
Today
$39
09/01
$82
09/02
$59
09/03
$59
09/04
$59
09/05
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $102 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Salinas to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Salinas to Santa Barbara.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salinas to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Salinas, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara

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