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12/10/2025
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Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus

The journey from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus is 304.62 mi and takes 15 hr 30 min. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 10:20 PM and the last at 10:20 PM. It is possible to travel from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus for as little as $81.11 or as much as $84.53. The best price for this journey is $81.11.

Lowest Price $81.11
Journey Duration 15 hr 30 min
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $81.11
Highest Price $84.53
First Departure 10:20 PM
Last Departure 10:20 PM
Distance 304.62 mi
Departure Sacramento, CA
Arrival Santa Barbara, CA
Carriers Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc.

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

The cheapest Sacramento, CA - Santa Barbara, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $96.84 if you’re lucky, or $114.73 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $143.06.

Find the best day to travel to Santa Barbara, CA by bus

When travelling to Santa Barbara, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound and FlixBus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
34.32kg
Bus
36.77kg
Flight
98.05kg
Car
78.44kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
A bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $82.82. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $81.11.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $81.11. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Sacramento, CA and Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 304.62 mi.
How long does the bus between Sacramento, CA and Santa Barbara, CA take?
Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is on average 15 hr 30 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 15 hr 30 min.
Which companies operate from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
The bus journey from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and FlixBus.
How many bus connections per day go from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 10:20 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA depart?
The latest bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA departs at 10:20 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $81.11 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Sacramento, CA and Santa Barbara, CA is 15 hr 30 min.
Is there a direct bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Sacramento, CA and Santa Barbara, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA creates 36.77kg of CO2 emissions.