Bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Fresno on 10 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Amtrak StationCheapest
Amtrak
Train Station
Amtrak StationFastest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Amtrak StationNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 09:50 PST.

Get from Santa Barbara to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 35mAverage duration
161 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Fresno start from £35. The average price for this route is around £69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Fresno is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Fresno route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Fresno at 14:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Fresno produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/12
£42
08/12
£38
Today
No data
10/12
£42
11/12
£42
12/12
£85
13/12
No data
14/12
£42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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 Fresno, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £38 to £85 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-12-10.

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