Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Detroit, MI

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  • Departure time: October 24 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: October 27 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 15 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: December 18 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Bus
Average PriceUS$280 - US$280Average Duration2d 16h
82kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$270 - US$270Average Duration3d 8h
299kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$280, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2d 16hAverage Duration
US$280Cheapest ticket
82kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$280
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance3285 km

Santa Barbara to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Detroit, MI

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Detroit?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Detroit is approximately 3290 km (2040 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

    Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Detroit, MI

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