Bus Tickets from Austin, TX to Santa Barbara, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Santa Barbara

Average PriceUS$243 - US$278Average Duration1d 17h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$225 - US$225Average Duration1d 18h
192kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
US$225Cheapest ticket
192kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$266
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses5
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 - Santa Barbara

  1. How long is the bus ride from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    The typical travel time from Austin to Santa Barbara by bus is around 1d 17h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 1d 12h.

  2. How far is Austin from Santa Barbara?

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

  3. 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.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    You can expect to pay around US$266 for the bus ride from Austin to Santa Barbara.

  5. Can I take an overnight bus from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Yes! If you're heading from Austin to Santa Barbara, you'll find buses departing until 11:45pm and arriving the next day.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

Will you be returning to Austin by bus?

Bus from Austin to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Austin to Santa Barbara

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