The cheapest and fastest buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 3 buses that leave San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA for Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 380 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 11 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $330.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$102 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $840 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 34m Average total duration 17h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 7h22 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Compare prices and tickets San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus, or flight
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Why should you book San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA buses with Omio?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
Buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:55, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 08:55 |
Last bus 19:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CAYou can travel by bus between San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $56 (€46). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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