How much does a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose cost?

The bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to San Jose starts at R 739. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

The average travel time between Santa Barbara and San Jose is around 6h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 381 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Barbara and San Jose?

The number of buses from Santa Barbara to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

Bus Santa Barbara to San Jose from R 684 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	10h 40m	05:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Train Station	6h 40m	14:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	10h 40m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Train Station	6h 40m	14:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45	Santa Barbara Station	5h 15m	17:00	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Train Station	6h 40m	14:15	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45	Santa Barbara Station	5h 15m	17:00	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santa Barbara Station	5h 15m	17:00	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:35	Train Station	6h 40m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santa Barbara Station	5h 15m	17:00	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:35	Train Station	6h 40m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:35	Train Station	6h 40m	14:15	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	6h 25m	14:15	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	Santa Barbara Station	14h 40m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:45	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	10h 40m	05:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:50 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 739, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

381 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 739 - R 3 192	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 001 - R 2 288	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 307 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and San Jose?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose cost?
The bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to San Jose starts at R 739. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
The average travel time between Santa Barbara and San Jose is around 6h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 381 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Barbara and San Jose?
The number of buses from Santa Barbara to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 946

13/11

R 1 209

Today

R 1 209

15/11

R 1 209

16/11

R 1 209

17/11

R 1 209

18/11

R 894

19/11

R 859

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 859

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 Jose, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 859 to R 2 085 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 859, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus, 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.