How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Fresno start from $65. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Fresno is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 259 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 17m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Fresno route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Fresno at 2:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santa Barbara to Fresno from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	8h 35m	11:20pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:15pm	Train Station	5h 41m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
11:45am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 11m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	14h 5m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05pm	Train Station	14h 20m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 11m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:15pm	Train Station	5h 41m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	14h 5m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05pm	Train Station	14h 20m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 11m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:15pm	Train Station	5h 41m	5:56pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	8h 35m	11:20pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	14h 5m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05pm	Train Station	14h 20m	12:25pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:47 AM PST.

Get from Santa Barbara to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

259 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Fresno?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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C
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,549 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Fresno start from $65. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Fresno is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 259 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Fresno route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Fresno at 2:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-05

$77

12-06

$77

Today

$77

12-08

$70

12-09

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12-10

$77

12-11

$77

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $157 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-12-08.