How far is Santa Barbara from Seattle?

The distance between the two cities is 921 miles (1485 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Seattle leave from Train Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Olympic Sculpture Park.

Bus Santa Barbara to Seattle from $177 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 24
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	1d 6h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:55am	Train Station	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	10:55am	Train Station	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 9h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	10:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 9h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	1d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	11:55am	Train Station	1d 7h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
	11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	1d 6h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	11:55am	Train Station	1d 7h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	1d 6h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	11:55am	Train Station	1d 7h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Seattle on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	1d 6h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	10:55am	Train Station	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	10:55am	Train Station	1d 8h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	10:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 9h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
	10:25am	UC Santa Barbara	1d 9h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

920 milesDistance

135kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$136 - $336	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $903	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 135kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Seattle?

Stops in Santa Barbara

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

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 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 Seattle by bus

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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

11/21

$203

11/22

$317

Today

$317

11/24

$208

11/25

$233

11/26

$329

11/27

$662

11/28

$1,224

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $203

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $203 to $1,224 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $208 which is on 2025-11-24.