Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Sacramento on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapestFastest

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 11 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 28mAverage Duration
305 milesDistance
45kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$61 - $248Average Duration17h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$69 - $111Average Duration11h 28m
45kg CO₂e

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

Best price found
11/22
$78
11/23
$78
Today
$83
11/25
$93
11/26
$88
11/27
$61
11/28
$61
11/29
$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $61

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 $61 to $248 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 $61 which is on 2025-11-27.

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