Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Austin, TX, US

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Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    		Santa Barbara Station
    		Austin Eastside Bus PlazaCheapestFastest
    Amtrak
      		UC Santa Barbara
      		Austin, TXNo tags
      Amtrak
        		UC Santa Barbara
        		Austin, TXNo tags
        Amtrak
          		Train Station
          		Austin, TXNo tags
          Amtrak
            		Train Station
            		Austin, TXNo tags

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            Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Austin

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            1d 14hAverage Duration
            1307 milesDistance
            53kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$232 - $355Average Duration1d 14h
            53kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$349 - $353Average Duration1d 13h
            192kg CO₂e

            Bus Santa Barbara to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$254
            Average bus trip duration1d 14h
            Number of daily buses2
            Earliest bus departure2:45pm
            Distance1307 miles (2108 km)
            Latest bus departure6:45pm

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