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Bus Philadelphia to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Philadelphia to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$280
Average bus trip duration3d 1h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure10:20 AM
Distance2459 miles (3966 km)
Latest bus departure7:05 PM

Philadelphia to Santa Barbara Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia - Santa Barbara

The bus is the best choice to get to Santa Barbara without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is about 3d 1h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2d 21h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 2453 miles (3956 km) that separate the two cities.

About 2453 miles (3956 km) separate Philadelphia and Santa Barbara.

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara start their journey at Bus Station and wind up at Train Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $272.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is $280. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $272 and $337, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

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