What is the travel distance from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

Sacramento and Santa Barbara are 304 miles (491 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The majority of buses traveling from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start their journey at Greyhound Sacramento Station and wind up at Train Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Sacramento to Santa Barbara from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 11 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 24mAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $174	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $111	Average Duration11h 24m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,573 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,361 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

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

What is the travel distance from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$81

11/08

$81

Today

$93

11/10

$93

11/11

$87

11/12

$93

11/13

$81

11/14

$81

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $81

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 $81 to $93 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 $81 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 45m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 24m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures1

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