Find coaches from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara on 14 October
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Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
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Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
FlixBus
Nicholson Ave
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
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Bus Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36
Average bus trip duration1h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure17:25
Distance49 miles
Latest bus departure20:30

Santa Maria to Santa Barbara Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Barbara from Santa Maria, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

  1. What's the distance between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara by coach?

    The distance between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara by coach is approximately 56 miles (89 km).

  2. How can I get from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara without driving?

    You can travel to Santa Barbara from Santa Maria by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 18 Oct 2025 with a price of US$13

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

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$13 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-10-18.

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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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