Bus from Santa Barbara to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Washington on January 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Dupont CircleNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Springfield Bus Stop, VANo tags

Get from Santa Barbara to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $390, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
3d 7hAverage Duration
3806 kmDistance
95kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Washington, DC, US 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 Santa Barbara to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Washington start from $390. The average price for this route is around $402. 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 Santa Barbara to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Washington is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 3806 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Washington at 2:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.

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

    A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Washington generates an estimated 95 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 Santa Barbara to Washington?

    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 5654 reviews.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Washington?

    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 Santa Barbara to Washington?

    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.

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