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  • Departure time: October 11 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: U of A
    Arrival time: October 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 11 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: October 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 11 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: U of A
    Arrival time: January 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 11 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: January 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 26 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: February 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$63 - $209Average Duration23h 40m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$157 - $157Average Duration16h 59m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tucson to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 16 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
16h 59mAverage Duration
$157Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average bus trip duration23h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance525 miles (846 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Tucson to Santa Barbara Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Tucson to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Tucson to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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