How far is Santa Barbara from Dallas?

Santa Barbara and Dallas are 1318 miles (2126 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Dallas leave from Train Station and arrive at Dallas Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dallas?

Once in Dallas, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Museum Of Art, Times Ten Cellars and Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park Dallas.

Bus Santa Barbara to Dallas from $387 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Dallas on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	1d 8h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 8h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 10h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:40pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 2h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:05pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 8h	2:50am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Dallas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1326 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$223 - $397	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$390 - $390	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 193kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Dallas?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Dallas

A
Dallas Bus Station
205 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
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B
Jefferson Bd
174 S Patton Ave, Dallas, TX 75203, USA
C
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
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D
Westmoreland Greyhound Station
627 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75211
E
N. Olive Street
400 N. Olive Street,, Dallas, TX 75201, US
F
Tornado Bus I-30
8630 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas, TX by bus

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Dallas, TX was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $2,744

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 Dallas, TX, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $2,744 to $2,744 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2,744 which is on 2025-11-27.