Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Santa Maria, CA
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Bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Bus Stop
224 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
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Bus boards at the white curb labeled BUS LOADING ZONE at the Santa Barbara Train station. The curb is adjacent to the main train station building and the train boarding deck, across from the Greyhound building. Please note the facilities in the main train station are for Amtrak customers only.
Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)
UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States
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All trips will board at the UCSB bus loop. Look out for the FlixBus sign.
If you don't see a green FlixBus close to your departure time, the bus may be white and have other branding. Check in with drivers of other buses in the area.
Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)
Goleta (Technology Dr)
750 Technology Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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Bus loads behind office. Must check in in office. Boarding 15 min before departure. 3:30am bus boards in front of office (office closed). FlixBus is the ticket reseller for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle: white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag, 1 hold. More info: +1 (805) 964-7759.
Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)
3845 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Bus boards behind the former Sears Auto Center at La Cumbre Plaza. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white & blue. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Children under 2 travel for free. For add ons, please call customer service.
Santa Barbara (Train Station)
209 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
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Bus will board in front of bus stop. This is not a FlixBus branded trip. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. The vehicle is white and will have other branding. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Each additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.
Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)
5412 Carpinteria Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
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Bus boards between the Chase and Union Banks, in the same parking lot as IHOP. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle is white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag & 1 hold. Children < 2 travel free. For add on purchases, please call +1 (805) 964-7759.
Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)
499 Linden Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
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Bus boards at the corner of 5th & Linden across from City Market. CUS144 is operated by Alvand. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. Luggage: 1 hand & 1 hold. Additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.
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Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
Looking for cheap tickets from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria is 62 miles, which takes a minimum of 1 hour 15 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Santa Maria.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!
Traveling from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
The first bus is at 7:45 am and the last bus leaves at 1:55 pm, giving you options to suit every schedule. So whether you need to arrive in Santa Maria first thing in the morning or last thing at night, there should be a time to suit you with 1 buses per day.
The bus takes a minimum of 1 hour 15 minutes and you can expect 1 stops on your journey.
Traveling with FlixBus isn't just quick, it's cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $15.99 for a ticket between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, That's a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!
What's more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We're working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.
Taking the bus from Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 22 connections departing every day from 8 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.
Arriving in Santa Maria
With 1 bus station(s), Santa Barbara is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Santa Maria you can pick one of the 15 routes arriving daily.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.
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