Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US

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TodayJun 19
from US$42
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Next departures to Santa Clara

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

Bus
Average PriceUS$42 - US$44Average Duration5h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$40 - US$73Average Duration4h 15m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
4h 15mAverage Duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Santa Clara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$42
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:15pm
Distance198 km
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Santa Barbara to Santa Clara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Santa Clara, US

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Santa Clara?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Clara is around 385 km (239 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-17
US$39
06-18
US$39
Today
US$39
06-20
US$44
06-21
US$39
06-22
US$39
06-23
US$39
06-24
US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of US$39

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 Santa Clara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-06-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Santa Clara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

You can also go to Santa Clara by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

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