The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$0
Average price
$-0
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
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.
Of the 3 buses that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Berkeley, CA on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 448 km distance in an average of 8 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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 and bus 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 train with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 train costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €266.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest | €266 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m 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.
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, Wednesday, November 5. 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 39m |
First bus 06:44 |
Last bus 22:05 |
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