Bus Tickets from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara

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TodayAug 7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance89 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Santa Maria to Santa Barbara Bus

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

  1. How far is Santa Maria from Santa Barbara?

    The distance covered from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara is 89 km (56 miles).

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

Best price found
08-05
US$33
08-06
US$33
Today
US$33
08-08
US$30
08-09
US$13
08-10
US$13
08-11
US$12
08-12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$12

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

You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-08-11.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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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 Maria to Santa Barbara.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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