Bus Tickets from Chico to Santa Barbara

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TodayAug 28
TomorrowAug 29
from $107
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from $95
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Next departures to Santa Barbara

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$115 - $178Average Duration22h 40m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$123 - $137Average Duration14h
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chico to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 22 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
22h 40mAverage Duration
$115Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115
Average bus trip duration22h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00pm
Distance386 miles (621 km)

Chico to Santa Barbara Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/26
$90
08/27
$90
Today
$90
08/29
$102
08/30
$90
08/31
No data
09/01
$96
09/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $90

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

You can expect to pay from $90 to $124 for a bus ticket from Chico to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 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 Chico and Santa Barbara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chico to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chico to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chico by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Chico

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Chico to Santa Barbara

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