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

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start from £16. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Ventura?

The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Ventura is 1h 9m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Ventura route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Ventura at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 11:55.

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

A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Ventura produces an estimated 1 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 Ventura?

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 Ventura?

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 Ventura?

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 Ventura?

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 Ventura from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Train Station	39m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	1h 9m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 34m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Train Station	39m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	1h 9m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 34m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Train Station	39m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	1h 9m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 34m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Train Station	39m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	1h 9m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 34m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Train Station	39m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:25	UC Santa Barbara	1h 9m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	1h 37m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 34m	12:34	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:20 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Ventura

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ventura. The journey takes about 1 hour 9 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 9mAverage duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £21	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £77	Average duration47m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5618 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Amtrak Santa Barbara Ventura recent customer reviews

Very easy to get ticket, and get in this clean and comfortable ride; I will save it as a souvenir. Thanks : )

Boon L.

7 March 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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 Ventura?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start from £16. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Ventura?
The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Ventura is 1h 9m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Ventura route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Ventura at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 11:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Ventura produces an estimated 1 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 Ventura?
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 Ventura?
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 Ventura?
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 Ventura?
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

29/11

£14

30/11

£19

Today

£14

02/12

£14

03/12

£14

04/12

£14

05/12

£14

06/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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 Ventura as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £27 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Ventura based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-02.