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Based on 2595 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$37.00
Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$40.00, with the trip lasting on average 14h16.
Greyhound is an awful company with terrible customer service. Our bus was due to leave at 9pm but was delayed by “3 hours”. We were then taken from San Francisco to Oakland where we were told to wait for our driver - we kept receiving updates that she’d be there in “10 minutes” and then that she wasn’t coming at all and we were told to find our own way home - after we’d been taken from San Francisco to Oakland by Greyhound. Our did not arrive for another 3 hours. When we finally did leave we had a collision which caused our journey time to increase by 2 hours. The driver was also lost and was asking passengers for a charger to charge her phone so she could use her GPS to get us there which was highly unprofessional. I’m extremely upset and disappointed, our trip has been ruined as we only had one day in Santa Barbara. I will not be using Greyhound again and would never recommend to a friend. The customer service was terrible, hardly an apology for delaying us by 6 hours. This trip has been far more hassle and stress than is necessary and next time I would definitely fly or go with Amtrak.
Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from San Francisco to Santa Barbara from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
| Daily Buses | 11 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 06:55 - 23:30 |
| Minimum Price | US$33 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$74 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 6h40m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 11h12m |
| Distance | 272 miles |
| Bus companies on this route | FlixBus, Greyhound |
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
Powell Station255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
Union Square Hilton200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco Greyhound Station444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
444 Townsend St.
The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is US$74. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is around 11h 12m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 277 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Buses travelling between San Francisco and Santa Barbara leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Train Station.
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 San Francisco and Santa Barbara!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
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.
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