What is the travel distance from Redding to Santa Barbara?

Redding and Santa Barbara are 454 miles (731 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to Santa Barbara?

Buses going from Redding to Santa Barbara begin their journey at Redding Station and reach their destination at Train Station.

Bus Redding to Santa Barbara from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Redding to Santa Barbara on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:30am	Redding Bus Station	14h 50m	6:20pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:30am	Redding Bus Station	1d 2h	1:50pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Redding Bus Station	14h 50m	6:20pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:30am	Redding Bus Station	14h 50m	6:20pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:35am	Redding Bus Station	1d	11:55am	Santa Barbara Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Redding to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 15 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 41mAverage Duration

451 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $129	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $137	Average Duration15h 41m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Redding and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Redding

A
Redding Station
1600 Yuba St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
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Stops in Santa Barbara

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Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Redding to Santa Barbara by bus

What is the travel distance from Redding to Santa Barbara?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to Santa Barbara?