How far is Solana Beach from Santa Barbara?

Solana Beach and Santa Barbara are 171 miles (276 km) apart.

Bus Solana Beach to Santa Barbara from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Solana Beach to Santa Barbara on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55pm	Solana Beach, CA	10h 5m	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
		9:55pm	Solana Beach, CA	9h 50m	7:45am	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures for Solana Beach to Santa Barbara on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10pm	Solana Beach, CA	10h 40m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
		9:10pm	Solana Beach, CA	10h 25m	7:35am	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures for Solana Beach to Santa Barbara on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55pm	Solana Beach, CA	9h 55m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
		9:55pm	Solana Beach, CA	9h 40m	7:35am	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures for Solana Beach to Santa Barbara on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55pm	Solana Beach, CA	9h 55m	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Solana Beach to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51

Average bus trip duration9h 40m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:55pm

Distance170 miles (274 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,503 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5503 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 $51

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Solana Beach to Santa Barbara Bus

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

Best price found

10/01

$48

10/02

$47

Today

$47

10/04

$47

10/05

$47

10/06

$48

10/07

$48

10/08

$48

The cheapest trip from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $48 for a bus ticket from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-10-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara.

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 Solana Beach to Santa Barbara.

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

Did you know?

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

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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