What's the distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno by coach?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno by coach is approximately 160 miles (258 km).

How can I get from Santa Barbara to Fresno without driving?

The best way to go from Santa Barbara to Fresno without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Santa Barbara to Fresno from £43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Fresno on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25	UC Santa Barbara	6h 47m	18:12	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	11:55	Train Station	6h 17m	18:12	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	8h 35m	23:20	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	9h 55m	04:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	13h 25m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Fresno on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	6h 47m	18:12	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:55	Train Station	6h 17m	18:12	Amtrak Station	Fastest
22:20	UC Santa Barbara	13h 25m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
22:05	Train Station	13h 40m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

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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 £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 20mAverage duration

161 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,590 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 by bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US

What's the distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno by coach?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno by coach is approximately 160 miles (258 km).
How can I get from Santa Barbara to Fresno without driving?
The best way to go from Santa Barbara to Fresno without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £43

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 £43 to £86 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 £43, which is on 2025-11-17.