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

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 10m, covering a distance of 53 km. The fastest bus gets 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 12:15.

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

A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What 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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Ventura?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 R 303 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 6 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 7 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 8 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 9 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 10 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 11 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 12 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Train Station	40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
11:30	UC Santa Barbara	1h 10m	12:40	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 40m	12:40	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:44 PM 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 337, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 10mAverage duration

53 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 337 - R 456	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 320 - R 1 675	Average duration47m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 707 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5707 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 R 337

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

3.5/511 921 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 10m, covering a distance of 53 km. The fastest bus gets 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 12:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What 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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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

03/01

R 303

04/01

R 303

Today

R 303

06/01

R 303

07/01

R 303

08/01

R 303

09/01

R 303

10/01

R 303

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura was searched and found on 03 Jan 2026 with a price of R 303

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 R 303 to R 572 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 R 303, which is on 2026-01-06.