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  • Departure time: 24 October at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 27 October at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 December at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 18 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 June at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 5 June at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 16 August 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 travel 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 departure14:45
Distance2037 miles

Santa Barbara to Detroit Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Santa Barbara and Detroit by coach?

    The journey from Santa Barbara to Detroit by coach covers an approximate distance of 2040 miles (3290 km).

  2. How can I travel from Santa Barbara to Detroit avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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

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Train from Santa Barbara to Detroit, MI

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