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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Amtrak Station | UC Santa Barbara | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Amtrak Station | Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | 16th St (Bakersfield) | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Amtrak Station | UC Santa Barbara | No tags |
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Get from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Santa Barbara?
Stops in Bakersfield
- A1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA - C2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara start from £25. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara is 4h, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Santa Barbara route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
A bus journey from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bakersfield 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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.
The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £28 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-29.
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