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

The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara start from £33. The average price for this route is around £57. 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from San Jose to Santa Barbara is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 236 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Barbara at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus journey from San Jose to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 10 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 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose 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 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 £32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		00:55	Diridon Station	12h 40m	13:35	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	Cheapest
09:25	Diridon Station	5h 15m	14:40	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 35m	21:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:25	Diridon Station	5h 15m	14:40	Santa Barbara Station	Fastest
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 20m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	Diridon Station	5h 15m	14:40	Santa Barbara Station	CheapestFastest
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 35m	21:55	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 20m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	Diridon Station	5h 15m	14:40	Santa Barbara Station	CheapestFastest
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 35m	21:55	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 20m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Santa Barbara on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 35m	21:55	Train Station	Cheapest
15:20	Diridon Station	6h 20m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags
11:35	Diridon Station	7h 19m	18:54	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 20mAverage duration

236 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £149	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£45 - £299	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

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 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 by bus from San Jose, US 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara start from £33. The average price for this route is around £57. 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Santa Barbara is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 236 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Barbara at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
A bus journey from San Jose to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 10 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 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose 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 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

26/11

£76

27/11

£76

Today

£76

29/11

£76

30/11

£76

01/12

£76

02/12

£54

03/12

£35

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £35

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 £35 to £111 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 £35, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.