Bus Tickets from Monterey, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Monterey Transit Plaza
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Hyatt Regency Monterey
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Fremont / Abrego Street
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Fremont / Abrego Street
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Monterey Transit Plaza
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Monterey to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration7h 52m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:50am
Distance195 miles (314 km)
Latest bus departure10:45am

Monterey to Santa Barbara Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Monterey to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $77 to $287 for a bus ticket from Monterey to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Monterey 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.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Monterey 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Monterey to Santa Barbara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Monterey to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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 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.

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