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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$0.65
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 19 buses that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Ventura, CA on Wed, Aug 05, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 40 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
6:45 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA7:35 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers- 7:25 AM0h52Santa Barbara, CA8:17 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 7:55 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA8:45 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 8:15 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA9:05 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 8:40 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA9:30 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
11:55 AM0h39Santa Barbara, CA12:34 PMVentura, CA$121One-way0 transfers- 6:45 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA7:35 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 7:55 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA8:45 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 8:15 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA9:05 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 8:40 AM0h50Santa Barbara, CA9:30 AMVentura, CAFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 49m.
You'll arrive about -1h -9m sooner (37m by bus vs 28m by car) and save roughly $-6.71 compared to fuel and tolls ($12 vs $6). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, VCTC Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h54 | 8:34 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| 6:45 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 7:35 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:25 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h52 | 8:17 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:55 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 8:45 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 9:05 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 9:30 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 10:20 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h53 | 10:33 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 10:50 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h54 | 11:34 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:40 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 12:30 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h39 | 12:34 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h50 | 1:35 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:20 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h54 | 3:14 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:40 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h59 | 4:39 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h55 | 5:25 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h59 | 5:59 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:15 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h55 | 6:10 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 0h57 | 6:37 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA
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Buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:40, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 7:40 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, VCTC Intercity from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA with FlixBus, VCTC Intercity for as low as $12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA
Most Santa Barbara, CA to Ventura, CA buses use the Santa Barbara, Bus station to Ventura, Ventura Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Barbara, CA and Ventura, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Santa Barbara, CA station do buses to Ventura, CA leave from?
Getting to Santa Barbara, Bus station from Santa Barbara city centre
Santa Barbara, Bus station bus station facilities and services
Santa Barbara, Bus station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located inside the station building.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara, Bus station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Barbara, Bus station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara, Bus station: Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Which Ventura, CA station do buses from Santa Barbara, CA arrive at?
Getting to Ventura, Ventura Station from Ventura city centre
Ventura, Ventura Station bus station facilities and services
Ventura, Ventura Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ventura, Ventura Station. ATMs are available at Ventura, Ventura Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ventura, Ventura Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ventura, Ventura Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ventura, Ventura Station: Wheelchair accessible platform and entry.
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