Bus from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Santa Barbara on January 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Train StationFastest
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:49 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 45mAverage Duration
493 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$87 - $327Average Duration13h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$98 - $1,035Average Duration11h 24m
45kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start from $87. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 493 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Santa Barbara route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Santa Barbara at 3:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    A bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01-20
$132
01-21
$115
Today
$115
01-23
$115
01-24
$115
01-25
$115
01-26
$115
01-27
$115
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $115

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $115 to $132 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2026-01-23.

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