Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US

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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Santa Barbara Station
San Antonio Bus StationCheapestFastest
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Train Station
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Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
San Antonio StationNo tags
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UC Santa Barbara
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Bus Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$236
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance2072 km

Santa Barbara to San Antonio Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - San Antonio, US

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

    The distance between Santa Barbara and San Antonio is approximately 2075 km (1287 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to San Antonio Bus Station in San Antonio.

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US$493
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$493

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 San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$493 to US$1,726 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$493 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 San Antonio.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Antonio while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from San Antonio, US to Santa Barbara

You can also go to San Antonio, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, US

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