How far is Santa Barbara from Santa Clara?

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Santa Clara is 239 miles (385 km).

Bus Santa Barbara to Santa Clara from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Santa Clara on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55pm	Train Station	5h 35m	3:30am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Santa Clara on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Train Station	6h	3:30am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	5h	11:00am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
11:55am	Train Station	8h 15m	8:10pm	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
12:10pm	UC Santa Barbara	8h	8:10pm	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
11:55am	Train Station	8h 23m	8:18pm	Great America Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:38 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$40 - $70	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42

Average bus trip duration5h 50m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:15pm

Distance123 miles (198 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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Amtrak

4/55,511 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5511 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Santa Barbara to Santa Clara Bus

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

Best price found

10/08

$39

10/09

$39

Today

$39

10/11

$39

10/12

$39

10/13

No data

10/14

$39

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $39

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 Santa Clara, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $74 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-10-11.

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 Santa Barbara and Santa Clara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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