What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Houston?

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Houston is 1455 miles (2347 km).

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

If you're headed to Houston from Santa Barbara, chances are that your bus will leave from Train Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Children's Museum Of Houston, Houston Zoo, NASA Johnson Space Center, Downtown Aquarium and San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History.

Bus Santa Barbara to Houston from $480 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Houston on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 1h	10:20pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 15h	11:55am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 15h	11:55am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	3d 8h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 15h	11:40am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1447 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$149 - $300	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$274 - $324	Average Duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 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 Santa Barbara and Houston?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

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

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Houston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $489

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

You can expect to pay from $489 to $1,569 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $625 which is on 2025-11-13.