How to travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

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from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

How to get from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h50
    Ontario, CA
    6:10 PMSanta Barbara, CA
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h50
    Ontario, CA
    6:10 PMSanta Barbara, CA
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h50
    Ontario, CA
    6:10 PMSanta Barbara, CA
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Travel to Santa Barbara, 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 Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ontario, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of $37.

This is compared to other travel options from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is $792 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $829.

The fastest way to travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 119 miles (192 km).
The average frequency per day from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ontario, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
  • Buses mostly depart from Montclair, Richton Street (Montclair Transcenter Paking), CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Omnitrans to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Ventura, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Barbara, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Santa Barbara, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Santa Barbara, CA, visitors can explore State Street for shopping, dining, and entertainment, visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley. For outdoor activities, enjoy a scenic hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains and visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Best sights include the historic Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Zoo, and the unique Lotusland botanical garden.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Santa Barbara, CA is ideal to explore its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and cultural attractions.

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