Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Jose on November 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
    		Santa Barbara Station
    		Diridon StationCheapestFastest
    Amtrak
      		Train Station
      		Diridon StationNo tags
      Amtrak
        		UC Santa Barbara
        		Diridon StationNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:00 AM PST.

        Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to San Jose

        We recommend taking the bus

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        3bus per day
        6h 25mAverage Duration
        381 kmDistance
        10kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$61 - $263Average Duration6h 25m
        10kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$83 - $189Average Duration7h 25m
        35kg CO₂e

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

        1. What is the distance between Santa Barbara and San Jose?

          It's about 381 km (236 miles) from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

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

          Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

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

        Best price found
        11-07
        $183
        11-08
        $70
        Today
        $100
        11-10
        $94
        11-11
        $100
        11-12
        $64
        11-13
        $100
        11-14
        $100
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $64

        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 San Jose, US, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $64 to $183 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-12.

        Usually FlixBus, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

        busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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