Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Stockton, CA

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Stockton on September 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Stockton (GLI), CACheapest
Amtrak
Train Station
San Joaquin Street StationFastest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Stockton ACE StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Stockton ACE StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
San Joaquin Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Stockton.

Bus
Average Price$58 - $149Average Duration12h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$89 - $93Average Duration11h 47m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Stockton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 11 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
11h 47mAverage Duration
$89Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Stockton, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$92
Average bus trip duration12h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance260 miles (418 km)
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Stockton Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Stockton, CA was searched and found on Sep 19, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $82 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Stockton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-09-19.

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 Santa Barbara and Stockton!

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 Santa Barbara to Stockton.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Stockton.

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

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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