How far is Santa Barbara from Davis?

Santa Barbara and Davis are 495 km (307 miles) apart.

Bus from Santa Barbara to Davis starting at US$49 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from US$52

Next departures to Davis

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 17 at 10:05pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 9:48am
Destination city: Davis
Destination location: Davis Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 43m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
Arrival time: August 18 at 7:47am
Destination city: Davis
Destination location: Davis Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 27m
Departure time: August 17 at 7:45am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 5:43pm
Destination city: Davis
Destination location: Davis Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 58m
Departure time: August 17 at 11:55am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 10:48pm
Destination city: Davis
Destination location: Davis Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 53m
Departure time: August 17 at 10:05pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 7:47am
Destination city: Davis
Destination location: Davis Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 42m

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:37 PM PDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Davis

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$52 - US$85	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$68 - US$485	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Davis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Davis. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

11h 15mAverage Duration

US$52Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Davis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52

Average Bus Trip Duration11h 15m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure11:25am

Distance489 km

Latest bus departure10:20pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,381 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5381 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$52

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Santa Barbara to Davis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Davis

How far is Santa Barbara from Davis?
Santa Barbara and Davis are 495 km (307 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Barbara to Davis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Davis.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Davis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time11h 15m	Avg PriceUS$52	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time10h 50m	Avg PriceUS$156	Daily Departures1

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Davis

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