How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start at R 862. The average price for this route is around R 1 747. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 493 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Santa Barbara route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Santa Barbara at 21:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

A bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Sacramento 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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento 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.

Bus Sacramento to Santa Barbara from R 1 406 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 45m	11:40	Santa Barbara Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 7 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 40m	19:30	Train Station	Cheapest
	10:05	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 25m	19:30	Train Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 45m	11:40	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 5m	19:55	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	10:05	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 50m	19:55	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 45m	20:15	Train Station	Cheapest
	10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 30m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 45m	11:40	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 10m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 55m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 9 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 45m	20:15	Train Station	Cheapest
	10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 30m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 45m	11:40	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 10m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 55m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 10 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 45m	20:15	Train Station	Cheapest
10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 30m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 10m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 55m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 45m	20:15	Train Station	Cheapest
10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 30m	20:15	Train Station	Fastest
10:30	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 10m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
10:45	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 55m	20:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 11 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 24mAverage duration

492 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 862 - R 3 334	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 189 - R 2 751	Average duration11h 24m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 417 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 542 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start at R 862. The average price for this route is around R 1 747. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 493 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Santa Barbara at 21:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sacramento 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento 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.

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 406

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 406 to R 1 406 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 406, which is on 2025-12-07.