Train tickets from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Salinas to Santa Barbara on November 18
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5hAverage Duration
192 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$41 - $88Average Duration5h
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$44 - $104Average Duration6h 6m
28kg CO₂e

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

Best price found
11/15
$85
11/16
$98
Today
$74
11/18
$74
11/19
$74
11/20
$74
11/21
$98
11/22
$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $74

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

You can expect to pay from $74 to $290 for a train ticket from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-11-18.

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