Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$52 - $169Average Duration6h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$57 - $356Average Duration7h 46m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
6h 20mAverage Duration
$52Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$73
Average bus trip duration6h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Santa Barbara Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/28
$112
07/29
$155
Today
$67
07/31
$52
08/01
$59
08/02
$52
08/03
$52
08/04
$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $155 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Santa Barbara!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara

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