Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus

Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Mar 30

Cheapest

27

Average

65

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Flixbus
10:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 04:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
271One-way
Flixbus
09:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 03:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
301One-way
Flixbus
06:55PMSanta Barbara19h20 02:15PMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
1371One-way

Bus schedule from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, March 30
Flixbus
06:55PMSanta Barbara19h20 02:15PMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
Flixbus
09:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 03:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
Flixbus
10:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 04:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets by train, bus or flight

Thu
Mar 30
Fri
Mar 31
Sat
Apr 01
Sun
Apr 02
Mon
Apr 03
Tue
Apr 04
Wed
Apr 05

Bus times from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Mar 30

Fastest Journey

6 h 5 m

Average

10 h 30 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

446 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Santa Barbara for San Francisco, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Flixbus
10:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 04:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
271One-way
Flixbus
09:15PMSanta Barbara6h05 03:20AMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
301One-way
Flixbus
06:55PMSanta Barbara19h20 02:15PMSan Francisco, CA
0 transfers
1371One-way

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Alsa
Eurolines France
RegioJet
Bla Bla Bus

Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA

distanceDistance276 miles (445 km)
durationAverage bus duration6 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$42 (€37)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus companiesAmtrak, Greyhound, OurBus or Flixbus

Buses from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA cover the 276 miles (445 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 5 min with our travel partners like Amtrak, Greyhound, OurBus or Flixbus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $42 (€37), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $29 (€25).

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA

For as little as $29 (€25) you can travel by bus to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara with FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Greyhound
FlixBus
Amtrak

Looking to travel by bus between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Greyhound. Check Omio to see current Greyhound bus schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus and book Greyhound tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a bus to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara, you can expect to travel 276 miles (445 km) one-way with Greyhound. If you search for buses to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara in the Omio app, you can check if the Greyhound ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the bus station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest bus with Greyhound, we do the work for you to get you safely to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara. Book that perfect Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Greyhound!

    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 to San Francisco, CA with FlixBus:

    • Average Duration: 6 h 20 min
    • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

    Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    Amtrak from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus information:

    • Average Duration: 7 h 35 min
    • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

    Travel Tips: Bus to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara

    Travel Tips: Take the bus to San Francisco, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA.
    FAQs
    Omio customers have found cheap bus tickets between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA for as low as $29 (€25)  for the next 7 days.
    The bus price to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara is on average $42 (€37)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next 7 days.
    The Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus distance is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
    The bus time between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA is on average 6 h 5 min  for the 276 mile (445 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara by bus can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.
    For the trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA you can take a bus with Amtrak, Greyhound, OurBus or Flixbus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
    On average, there are 2 buses a day from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA. The bus times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
    You can take the first bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA at 10: 15 PM. The last bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA that you can take departs at 10: 15 PM. Omio shows you the latest bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.
    You can find buses to San Francisco, CA from Santa Barbara to cost on average $42 (€37) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying bus tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Santa Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.
    HomeBusesBus tickets to San Francisco, CASanta Barbara to San Francisco, CA bus

    The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

    We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

    ios-badge
    android-badge
    Hand With Phone
    Currency
    Language