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Bus Modesto to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Modesto to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$84
Average bus trip duration15h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:20 AM
Distance239 miles (384 km)
Latest bus departure3:00 AM

Modesto to Santa Barbara Buses

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:20AM - 3:00AM
Minimum Price$78
Average Ticket Price$84
Minimum Trip Duration12h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h20m
Distance239 miles (384 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Modesto - Santa Barbara

The best way to travel from Modesto to Santa Barbara is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Modesto to Santa Barbara takes around 15h 20m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 12h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 234 miles (377 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 234 miles (377 km).

On average, there are 3 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Modesto to Santa Barbara may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Modesto to Santa Barbara a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 12:20 AM and the last one leaves at 3:00 AM.

Most of the buses traveling from Modesto to Santa Barbara leave from 1511 Crows Landing Rd and arrive at Train Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. With prices starting at $78, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Modesto to Santa Barbara is $84. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $78 and $163, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Modesto to Santa Barbara. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Modesto to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Modesto to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Modesto to Santa Barbara.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Modesto to Santa Barbara.

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!

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Modesto by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Modesto

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Modesto to Santa Barbara

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