How far is Santa Barbara from Fresno?

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Fresno is 160 miles (258 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Fresno leave from Train Station and arrive at Amtrak Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Santa Barbara to Fresno from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 47m	6:12pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:55am	Train Station	6h 17m	6:12pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	8h 35m	11:20pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	13h 25m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05pm	Train Station	13h 40m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Fresno on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	9h 55m	4:40am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	8h 35m	11:20pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:09 AM PST.

Get from Santa Barbara to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 20mAverage Duration

161 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Fresno?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Stops in Fresno

A - Amtrak Station

B - 1157 F St

C - E St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US by bus

How far is Santa Barbara from Fresno?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$38

11/11

$56

Today

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11/13

$54

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11/17

$56

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $38

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 Fresno, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $122 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-13.