Bus Tickets from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

TodayAug 5
TomorrowAug 6
from US$51
ThuAug 7
from US$51
FriAug 8
SatAug 9
from US$51
SunAug 10
from US$51
MonAug 11
from US$51
TueAug 12
from US$51

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Solana Beach
    Departure location: Solana Beach, CA
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Solana Beach
    Departure location: Solana Beach, CA
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Solana Beach
    Departure location: Solana Beach, CA
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:40 AM PDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$51 - US$51Average Duration9h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$46 - US$46Average Duration5h 15m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
5h 15mAverage Duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Solana Beach to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:55pm
Distance286 km

Solana Beach to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Solana Beach - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Solana Beach from Santa Barbara?

    It's about 276 km (171 miles) from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-03
US$48
08-04
US$48
Today
US$48
08-06
US$48
08-07
US$48
08-08
US$48
08-09
US$48
08-10
US$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of US$48

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

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Solana Beach 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.

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

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

Will you be returning to Solana Beach by bus?

Bus from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

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Train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

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