Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin South Congress
    Arrival time: July 21 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 Austin to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$242 - US$367Average Duration1d 23h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$284 - US$458Average Duration1d 19h
192kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
US$242Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$264
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance2109 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Austin to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Austin from Santa Barbara?

    The distance between Austin and Santa Barbara is approximately 2112 km (1310 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Austin will take you to Train Station in Santa Barbara.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Austin 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Austin to Santa Barbara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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.

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

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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Austin to Santa Barbara

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Train from Austin, TX, US to Santa Barbara

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