Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Sacramento on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Train Station
Sacramento Valley StationCheapest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Sacramento Valley StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Train Station
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Bus
Average PriceUS$44 - US$139Average Duration13h 45m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$69 - US$141Average Duration11h 28m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 45mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$67
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance492 km
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Sacramento Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Sacramento, US

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Sacramento?

    Santa Barbara and Sacramento are 491 km (304 miles) apart.

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

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

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

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10-01
US$61
10-02
US$61
Today
US$61
10-04
US$61
10-05
US$61
10-06
US$61
10-07
US$61
10-08
US$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$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 US$61 to US$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 US$61 which is on 2025-10-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Sacramento, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, US

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