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Bus Santa Monica to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Monica to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36
Average bus trip duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure08:05
Distance74 miles

Santa Monica to Santa Barbara buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the bus trip from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - Santa Barbara

The average bus ticket price from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara is US$36. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica and Santa Barbara is around 3h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 74 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 1 May 2024 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33, which is on 2024-05-01.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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