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Compare bus and flight for Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $808.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$808 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $771 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $808.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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FAQs: Travel from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $771 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ontario, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $808.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Santa Barbara, CA by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
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