Find coaches from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 13 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Train StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$38 - US$144Average duration14h 45m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$69 - US$111Average duration11h 24m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
14h 45mAverage duration
US$38Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$66
Average bus trip duration14h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure21:55
Distance306 miles

Sacramento to Santa Barbara Bus

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

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Sacramento by coach?

    The journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara by coach covers an approximate distance of 304 miles (491 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Barbara from Sacramento without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/10
US$81
11/10
US$81
Today
US$81
13/10
US$81
14/10
US$81
15/10
US$81
16/10
US$81
17/10
US$81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 10 Oct 2025 with a price of US$81

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

You can expect to pay from US$81 to US$81 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81, which is on 2025-10-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Sacramento to Santa Barbara will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Sacramento, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara

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