Bus from Santa Barbara to Seattle: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Seattle on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Train Station
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Seattle King Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 7hAverage duration
920 milesDistance
135kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£105 - £276Average duration1d 10h
37kg CO₂e
Average price£96 - £225Average duration1d 7h
135kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Seattle start from £105. The average price for this route is around £144. 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 journey from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Seattle is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 919 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

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

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

    A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Seattle produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    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.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    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 Seattle?

    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
£513
28/11
£255
Today
£559
30/11
£255
01/12
£246
02/12
£152
03/12
£138
04/12
£138
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £138

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 Seattle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £138 to £1,036 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £138, which is on 2025-12-03.

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