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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $226 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $297 (€244).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
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How to get from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM7h30Fresno, CA7:30 PMSanta Barbara, CA$581One-way1 transfer
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- 12:00 PM7h30Fresno, CA7:30 PMSanta Barbara, CA$581One-way1 transfer
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- 12:00 PM7h30Fresno, CA7:30 PMSanta Barbara, CA$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $226 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $297 (€244).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
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