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Frequently asked questions

There are a number of different ways to get to Santa Barbara but travelling by bus has many benefits. By travelling with FlixBus, you can save money with our cheap bus tickets and you can do your part in saving the environment, as bus travel is the most environmentally-friendly method!
It's really easy to buy a bus ticket to Santa Barbara with FlixBus: you can book online on our website simply selecting your departure and arrival cities, and picking your favourite date to travel. The best way to find cheap tickets though is by using the free FlixBus App and keep your ticket always in your pocket!
There are 7 bus stops in Santa Barbara. The stops are Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza), Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave), Santa Barbara (Train Station), Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara), Goleta (Technology Dr), Santa Barbara Train Station.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel and FlixBus is among the cheapest to get to Santa Barbara! Depending on where you are travelling from, tickets to Santa Barbara cost on average $7.99, but if you book in advance or during the week getting to Santa Barbara with FlixBus can cost as little as $7.99!
Using your FlixBus ticket to go to Santa Barbara is easy! If you booked online, you must have received a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code which serves as your bus ticket. If you booked through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. In both cases, no need to print the ticket: simply show it digitally to the driver and you are ready to board the bus, sit back and relax.
You can reserve a seat on your journey to Santa Barbara during the booking process. Subject to availability, you can choose your seat from a number of categories, including panorama seats - for a better view during your trip, table seats - for more comfort and bed seats - ideal for a restful journey. Check out our seat reservation price list for more information.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket securily. You can choose among card payment, Paypal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.

Buses to Santa Barbara

Find the cheapest buses to Santa Barbara

For cheap tickets to Santa Barbara, there’s no better way to travel than with FlixBus. There are 914 destinations you can reach only in USA, and you can travel to many other countries, so no matter where you’re traveling from, we can get you to Santa Barbara. It couldn’t be easier to book a bus ticket to Santa Barbara with FlixBus. Tickets to Santa Barbara start from only $7.99, but these very convenient tickets are subject to availability! Make sure to always book in advance and travel off-peak if you can. Don't forget to download and store the free FlixBus App on your phone in order to find the best prices, manage your booking more easily and get the most up-to-date information about your journey. With the App on-hand, there is also no need to print your ticket: simply show it to the driver, and then settle down to enjoy your journey in our comfortable seats.

Why travel to Santa Barbara with FlixBus

It couldn’t be easier to get to Santa Barbara with FlixBus! With 24 cities connected by bus to Santa Barbara, you can travel from near or far. No matter where you’re traveling from, it’s easy to book a trip to Santa Barbara whether in person at our ticket agents or onboard, or online via website or in the free FlixBus App; you can also choose your preferred payment option like credit cards, PayPal and Google Pay. What’s more, when you take a trip with FlixBus, you know that you’re traveling to Santa Barbara in the most environmentally-friendly way. We’re aiming to become 100% carbon neutral in the future, and you can help us get there by offsetting your carbon emissions when you book your ticket.

Onboard services

Ready to book your trip to Santa Barbara? Don't forget to reserve your seat in advance for the best travel experience! Subject to availability, you can choose from a classic, table or panorama seat, or book an additional seat beside yours if you need extra space. We also offer a generous luggage allowance, with each traveler able to bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one checked bag included in the ticket. Lastly, sit back and enjoy our entertainment system, available on most buses, or surf the web with our free onboard Wi-Fi, as well as extra legroom, power outlets and toilets.

Onboard services are subject to availability