Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Houston, US

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Next departures to Houston

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: The Woodlands - Windvale Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: The Woodlands - Windvale Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Houston

Bus
Average PriceUS$160 - US$271Average Duration1d 19h
58kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$369 - US$376Average Duration1d 14h
213kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 19hAverage Duration
US$160Cheapest ticket
58kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$194
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 19h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance2314 km
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Houston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Houston, US

  1. What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Houston?

    It's about 2347 km (1455 miles) from Santa Barbara to Houston.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$531
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US$505
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$505

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

You can expect to pay from US$505 to US$1,165 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$505 which is on 2025-08-30.

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 Barbara and Houston!

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 Barbara to Houston.

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 Barbara to Houston.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Houston.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Houston, US

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