How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento start from £47. The average price for this route is around £92. 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 306 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Sacramento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Sacramento at 14:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.

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

A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Sacramento produces an estimated 12 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	13h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	14h 10m	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	9h 50m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	17h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	11:55	Train Station	10h 15m	22:10	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	10h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	11h 2m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Train Station	10h 5m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	9h 50m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	17h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	07:35	Train Station	10h 21m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	22:05	Train Station	11h 17m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Train Station	10h 5m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	9h 50m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	17h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	07:35	Train Station	10h 21m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	22:05	Train Station	11h 17m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Train Station	10h 5m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	9h 50m	08:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	17h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	07:35	Train Station	10h 21m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	22:05	Train Station	11h 17m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:05	Train Station	11h 5m	09:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
11:55	Train Station	10h 5m	22:00	State Capitol	Fastest
07:35	Train Station	10h 21m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
22:05	Train Station	11h 57m	10:02	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
22:05	Train Station	11h 57m	10:02	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 06:40 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 11 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 28mAverage duration

305 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£47 - £186	Average duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £96	Average duration11h 28m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Sacramento?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento start from £47. The average price for this route is around £92. 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 306 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Sacramento at 14:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Sacramento produces an estimated 12 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
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

27/11

£48

28/11

£69

Today

£69

30/11

£48

01/12

£48

02/12

£48

03/12

£48

04/12

£48

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £48

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 Sacramento, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £48 to £192 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2025-11-30.