How much is a bus or train ticket from Seattle, WA to Santa Barbara, CA?

All-in bus and train tickets from Seattle, WA to Santa Barbara, CA start at $122 one-way on carriers including Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

How long does the trip from Seattle, WA to Santa Barbara, CA take?

The fastest bus or train route from Seattle, WA to Santa Barbara, CA takes 21h 42m (07:30 to 05:12).

Where do buses and trains depart in Seattle and arrive in Santa Barbara?

Departures in Seattle primarily board at Seattle Transit Station and arrive in Santa Barbara at Santa Barbara Intercity Station.

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA → Santa Barbara, CA

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Sun, Nov 15 → Mon, Nov 16

Duration: 31h 30m

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3 transfers

Seattle Bus Station

Greyhound #US0500

$89

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14:25

Sacramento Bus Station

08:15

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 1h 55m

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Sacramento Bus Station

Greyhound #US0870

$10

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10:10

Oakland (West Oakland Bart Station)

12:15

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Transfer time: 0h 55m

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Oakland (West Oakland Bart Station)

Greyhound #US0800

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13:10

San Jose Diridon Station

14:25

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Transfer time: 0h 55m

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San Jose Diridon Station

American Star Tours #[ANS_6241]

$31

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15:20

Santa Barbara Bus Stop

21:55

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$138

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$138 total

1. Seattle, WA → Sacramento, CA

Greyhound Official #US0500 • 14:25–08:15

$89

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2. Sacramento, CA → Oakland-Berkeley-East Bay, CA

Greyhound Official #US0870 • 10:10–12:15

$10

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3. Oakland-Berkeley-East Bay, CA → San Jose, CA

Greyhound Official #US0800 • 13:10–14:25

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4. San Jose, CA → Santa Barbara, CA

FlixBus Official #[ANS_6241] • 15:20–21:55

$31

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