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Cheap bus tickets from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Feb 17

Cheapest

$67

Average

$80

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:00PM4h20

Salinas, CA

02:20AMSanta Barbara, CA

$671One-way

0 transfers

08:40PM6h07

Salinas, CA

02:47AMSanta Barbara, CA

$931One-way

0 transfers

Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, February 17

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
AmtrakAmtrak	08:40PM Salinas, CA	6h07	02:47AM Santa Barbara, CA	0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	10:00PM Salinas, CA	4h20	02:20AM Santa Barbara, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Feb 17

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

5 h 14 m

Buses per day

Distance

307 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:00PM4h20

Salinas, CA

02:20AMSanta Barbara, CA

$671One-way

0 transfers

08:40PM6h07

Salinas, CA

02:47AMSanta Barbara, CA

$931One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Buses from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€40) but you can travel from only $45 (€40) by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $45 (€40)

Distance

190 miles (307 km)

Average bus duration

4h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€40)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 20m

First bus

06:39

Last bus

16:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $45 (€40)

Bus providers: Amtrak and FlixBus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

For as little as $46 (€41) you can travel by bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey to Santa Barbara, CA from Salinas, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Bus information from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $62
Amtrak frequency: 5 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $46
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Take the bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

Cheap bus tickets from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $71 (€64); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 4 h 20 min to travel the 190 mile (307 km) long journey, with around there are 3 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 8: 40PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 10: 00PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Santa Barbara, CA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Santa Barbara, CA from Salinas, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A trip to Santa Barbara, CA from Salinas, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Salinas, CA to Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train or bus.