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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara on 10 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Nicholson Ave
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
Train StationNo tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
Train StationNo tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

Get from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1h 15mAverage duration
56 milesDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara start from £16. The average price for this route is around £28. 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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    The average bus journey time from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara at 17:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

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

    A bus journey from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 2 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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    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 Maria to Santa Barbara?

    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.

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