How much does a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento cost?

The bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Sacramento starts at R 766. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The average travel time between Santa Barbara and Sacramento is around 13h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 491 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Barbara and Sacramento?

The number of buses from Santa Barbara to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

Bus Santa Barbara to Sacramento from R 1 082 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Train Station	11h 5m	09:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	10h 50m	09:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	13h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	22:05	Train Station	12h 7m	10:12	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	22:05	Train Station	12h 7m	10:12	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 9 November
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.	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	13h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	07:45	Train Station	10h 17m	18:02	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	11:55	Train Station	11h 20m	23:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 10 November
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	13h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on 11 November
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 12 November
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 13 November
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 14 November
Operated by	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	13h 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	12h 7m	10:12	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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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 R 1 215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 28mAverage duration

492 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 766 - R 3 648	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 215 - R 1 968	Average duration11h 28m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 229 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 Sacramento?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

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

How much does a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento cost?
The bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Sacramento starts at R 766. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The average travel time between Santa Barbara and Sacramento is around 13h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 491 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Barbara and Sacramento?
The number of buses from Santa Barbara to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/11

R 1 082

07/11

R 1 082

Today

R 1 082

09/11

R 1 082

10/11

R 1 082

11/11

R 1 082

12/11

R 1 082

13/11

R 1 082

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 082

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 R 1 082 to R 2 821 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 R 1 082, which is on 2025-11-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 45m	Avg priceR 1 262	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 28m	Avg priceR 1 362	Daily departures1

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