How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara start from $61. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to Santa Barbara is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Barbara at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

A bus trip from San Jose to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose 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 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose 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.

Bus San Jose to Santa Barbara from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 40m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 40m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	5h 15m	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 35m	9:55pm	Train Station	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	5h 15m	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 20m	9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	5h 15m	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	CheapestFastest
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 35m	9:55pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 20m	9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	5h 15m	2:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	CheapestFastest
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 35m	9:55pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 20m	9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Barbara on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 35m	9:55pm	Train Station	Cheapest
3:20pm	Diridon Station	6h 20m	9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	7h 19m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:00 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

381 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $277	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $554	Average Duration7h 46m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Santa Barbara?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,462 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, 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.

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara start from $61. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Santa Barbara is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Barbara at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from San Jose to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose 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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose 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

11-25

$206

11-26

$141

Today

$141

11-28

$141

11-29

$141

11-30

$141

12-01

$141

12-02

$100

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $206 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.