Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Barbara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 10 m
Average
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
302 km
Of the 3 buses that leave San Diego for Santa Barbara every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 187 miles (302 km) | |
Average bus duration | 5 h 10 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $35 (€31) | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Greyhound or Flixbus |
Buses from San Diego to Santa Barbara cover the 187 miles (302 km) long route taking on average 5 h 10 min with our travel partners like Greyhound or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $35 (€31), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $34 (€30).
For as little as $34 (€30) you can travel by bus from San Diego to Santa Barbara with FlixBus and Greyhound. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
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.
Greyhound tickets from San Diego to Santa Barbara are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with Greyhound between San Diego and Santa Barbara all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest bus, you can find all the current Greyhound bus schedules and bus tickets available on Omio for the 187 miles (302 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the Greyhound bus, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this bus, compare the fastest San Diego to Santa Barbara routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best Greyhound San Diego to Santa Barbara bus ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Greyhound bus ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Santa Barbara with Greyhound!
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