Bus from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach on 3 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Train Station
Solana Beach, CACheapest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Solana Beach, CAFastest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Solana Beach, CANo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Solana Beach, CANo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Solana Beach, CANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
7h 20mAverage duration
178 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£39 - £39Average duration7h 20m
7kg CO₂e
Average price£36 - £93Average duration5h 34m
25kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach

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 Solana Beach?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach start from £39. The average price for this route is around £39. 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 Solana Beach?

    The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 178 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 22m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach at 21:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

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

    A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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
£37
27/11
£39
Today
£39
29/11
£38
30/11
£38
01/12
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02/12
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03/12
£37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £37

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 Solana Beach as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £37 to £55 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-03.

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