Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Houston to Santa Barbara on October 12
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FlixBus + Greyhound
Houston Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Houston Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Houston Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$141 - US$455Average Duration1d 20h
59kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$226 - US$226Average Duration1d 19h
213kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston 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, 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
US$141Cheapest ticket
59kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$187
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 20h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance2343 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Houston to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Santa Barbara

  1. What is the distance between Houston and Santa Barbara?

    The distance between Houston and Santa Barbara is approximately 2347 km (1455 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Train Station in Santa Barbara.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston 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.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Houston to Santa Barbara.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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.

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Houston, US

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Houston, US to Santa Barbara

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