Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Houston, US

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Houston on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Houston Bus StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Train Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Santa Barbara Station
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Santa Barbara Station
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest FreewayNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Bus Santa Barbara to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$172
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance2340 km
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Houston Bus

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

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

    It's about 2347 km (1455 miles) from Santa Barbara to Houston.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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10-09
US$514
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10-14
US$555
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10-16
US$514
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Houston, US was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$514

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$514 to US$2,037 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$514 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Houston!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Houston.

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 Santa Barbara to Houston.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Houston, US

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