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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Santa Ana Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Santa Ana Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Santa Ana Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
Bus Santa Ana to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Ana to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration4h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:20 AM
Distance115 miles (185 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 AM

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:20AM - 10:15AM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$44
Minimum Trip Duration4h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h30m
Distance115 miles (185 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Ana - Santa Barbara

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Santa Barbara without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara takes around 4h 30m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 4h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 115 miles (185 km) that separate the two cities.

Santa Ana and Santa Barbara are 115 miles (185 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 9:20 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:15 AM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Santa Barbara from Santa Ana, chances are that your bus will depart from 602 S Main St 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.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $35.

The bus ticket costs $44 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $35 and $62, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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