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Today29 Aug
from US$164
Tomorrow30 Aug
Sun31 Aug
Mon1 Sept
Tue2 Sept
from US$165
Wed3 Sept
from US$169
Thu4 Sept
Fri5 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: University of Washington
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$164 - US$242Average duration1d 12h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$124 - US$903Average duration1d 8h
135kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 12hAverage duration
US$164Cheapest ticket
37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$166
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure22:50
Distance919 miles

Seattle to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Seattle - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Seattle by coach?

    The journey from Seattle to Santa Barbara by coach covers an approximate distance of 921 miles (1485 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Barbara from Seattle without flying?

    To travel from Seattle to Santa Barbara without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Seattle and Santa Barbara!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Seattle to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Seattle to Santa Barbara will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Seattle to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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