What is the distance between Bakersfield and Santa Barbara?

It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.

Bus Bakersfield to Santa Barbara from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Santa Barbara on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 50m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 25m	7:30pm	Train Station	Fastest
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Santa Barbara on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 50m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 25m	7:30pm	Train Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	11:40am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:31 AM PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

132 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,576 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,277 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara by bus

What is the distance between Bakersfield and Santa Barbara?
It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Train Station, in Santa Barbara.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-09

$42

11-10

$42

Today

$42

11-12

$42

11-13

No data

11-14

No data

11-15

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11-16

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $52 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-12.