Bus from New York City to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for New York City to Santa Barbara on December 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Chinatown
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Chinatown
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $1,079, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 23hAverage Duration
4042 kmDistance
368kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$319 - $469Average Duration3d 8h
101kg CO₂e
Average Price$1,079 - $1,079Average Duration2d 23h
368kg CO₂e

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