Bus Tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

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Bus Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration9h 27m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:02am
Distance220 miles (354 km)
Latest bus departure1:12pm

Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Cruz - Santa Barbara

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 Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

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