Bus Tickets from Redding to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Redding to Santa Barbara on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Redding Station
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Redding Station
UC Santa BarbaraFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Redding Bus Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Redding to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$129 - US$208Average Duration1d 2h
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$85 - US$155Average Duration15h 41m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Redding to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 15 hours 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 41mAverage Duration
US$85Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Redding to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$139
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:35am
Distance726 km

Redding to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Redding - Santa Barbara

  1. What is the travel distance from Redding to Santa Barbara?

    The distance between Redding and Santa Barbara is approximately 731 km (454 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Redding to Santa Barbara?

    Buses departing from Redding Station in Redding will take you to Train Station in Santa Barbara.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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10-01
US$86
10-02
US$86
Today
US$88
10-04
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10-05
US$88
10-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Redding to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Redding to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Redding to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$88 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Redding and Santa Barbara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Redding to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Redding to Santa Barbara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Redding to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Redding by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Redding

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Redding to Santa Barbara

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