How far is Santa Barbara from Fresno?

It's about 258 km (160 miles) from Santa Barbara to Fresno.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Fresno?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Amtrak Station, in Fresno.

Bus Santa Barbara to Fresno from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 47m	6:12pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:55am	Train Station	6h 17m	6:12pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	13h 25m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05pm	Train Station	13h 40m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:33 AM PST.

Get from Santa Barbara to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 20mAverage Duration

259 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Fresno?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Stops in Fresno

A - Amtrak Station

B - 1157 F St

C - E St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

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

How far is Santa Barbara from Fresno?
It's about 258 km (160 miles) from Santa Barbara to Fresno.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Fresno?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Amtrak Station, in Fresno.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $159 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-18.