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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $281 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 06:41AM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 8h00 | 7:55 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 8h05 | 10:05 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:05 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 8h00 | 6:05 AM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
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Buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:44, the last at 22:41. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 06:44 |
Last bus 22:41 |
Cheapest month May |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
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