Bus San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$139

tomorrow

$46

Tuesday

$46

Wednesday

Thursday

$46

Friday

$50

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	12h 40m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:10 AM	Santa Barbara, CA	Amtrak		Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 7/19/2026 10:30:00 PM to Amtrak, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $89? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 64%
  
  7h 10m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Santa Barbara, CA
  UC Santa Barbara
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/19/2026 10:45:00 AM to UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $92? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:45 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  7:05 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/20/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Santa Barbara, CA
  UC Santa Barbara
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/20/2026 10:45:00 AM to UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $92

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 20m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:50 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/20/2026 7:30:00 AM to Station, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
	FlixBus	6h 40m	11:15 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	UC Santa Barbara		Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/20/2026 11:15:00 AM to UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 20m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:50 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/21/2026 7:30:00 AM to Station, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 20m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:50 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/23/2026 7:30:00 AM to Station, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 40m	11:15 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	UC Santa Barbara		Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/24/2026 11:15:00 AM to UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is $45 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 1 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	276.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Santa Barbara, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

$139

Monday 07/20

$46

Tuesday 07/21

$46

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$46

Friday 07/24

$50

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$53

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$45

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$52

Sunday 08/02

$97

Monday 08/03

$49

Tuesday 08/04

$48

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$98

Sunday 08/09

$93

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$48

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $46, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, with $46. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

Amtrak

Anacapa & De La Guerra

Airbus Stop

UC Santa Barbara

Ocean Rd 18

San Luis Obispo

Santa Barbara Ave 1980

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA bus

How much does a San Francisco Santa Barbara, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 6h 20m to reach Santa Barbara, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $139. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santa Barbara, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Santa Barbara, CA from San Francisco starts at 10:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Santa Barbara, CA starts at 11:15 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Francisco Santa Barbara, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Francisco Santa Barbara, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Francisco Santa Barbara, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Santa Barbara, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Santa Barbara, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!