Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA bus

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

Distance	303 miles (489 km)
Average bus duration	10 h 21 min
Average bus ticket price	$112 (€96)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	FlixBus

Buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA cover the 303 miles (489 km) long route taking on average 10 h 21 min with our travel partners like FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $64 (€54), but the average price of bus tickets is $112 (€96).

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

Travel between Santa Barbara, CA and Sacramento, CA from $64 (€54) with Omio’s bus partners Amtrak and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Sacramento, CA from Santa Barbara, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA bus information:

Average Duration: 10 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $70
Amtrak frequency: 1 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 13 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $64
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA.

Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA can start from as little as $64 (€54) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA is $112 (€96); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA is on average 10 h 21 min for the 303 mile (489 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA leaves at 2: 45 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

There is 1 bus a day from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA bus with FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey between Santa Barbara, CA and Sacramento, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA by bus is September.

You have options as you can travel to Sacramento, CA from Santa Barbara, CA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.