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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $50
tomorrow
from $49
Monday
from $73
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from $49
Friday
from $73

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    6:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    6:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    8:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    6:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    8:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    6:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    6:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    8:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    6:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 20m
      0
      12:00 PM
      Santa Barbara, CA
      Amtrak
      5:15 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $46
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      5:20 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      6:20 PM
      San Francisco
      5th/Townsend
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 5h 55m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    6:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Station
    8:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    6:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    8:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Amtrak
    6:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 20m
      0
      12:00 PM
      Santa Barbara, CA
      Amtrak
      5:15 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $46
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      5:20 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      6:20 PM
      San Francisco
      5th/Townsend
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $17

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

See here how frequent the connections between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, with 6 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus $49
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:00 PM
Latest Bus 6:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 276.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santa Barbara, CA for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17
$50
Sunday 05/18
$49
Monday 05/19
$73
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
$49
Friday 05/23
$73
Saturday 05/24
$52
Sunday 05/25
$55
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
Sunday 06/01
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
Friday 06/06
Saturday 06/07

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $49, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $73.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, with $49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

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

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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco are also emptier.

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 6h 20m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

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

Every day, the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Santa Barbara, CA starts at 12:00 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Barbara, CA for San Francisco starts at 6:25 PM. 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 Santa Barbara, CA San Francisco route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco 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.

What can I take with me on the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara, CA San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara, CA San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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