Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Fresno, 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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara Bus Stop
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
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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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)
Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)
UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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To view more info about this station, visit our page Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)
Goleta (Technology Dr)
750 Technology Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Goleta (Technology Dr)
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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)
Santa Barbara (Train Station)
209 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (Train Station)
Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)
5412 Carpinteria Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
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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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)
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.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)
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Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to Fresno
Getting from Santa Barbara to Fresno is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 258 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 9 hours 52 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
You can get bus tickets to travel between Santa Barbara and Fresno for as little as $53.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.
Traveling from Santa Barbara to Fresno
It's easy to get from Santa Barbara to Fresno with FlixBus, with 1 direct buses per day.
It can take a minimum time of 9 hours 52 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Santa Barbara and Fresno is $53.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Santa Barbara
Traveling from Santa Barbara and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Santa Barbara is a transport hub with 8 bus station(s); the 21 connections departing from Santa Barbara every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.
Arriving in Fresno
Traveling to Fresno for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Fresno is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 25 connections arriving in one of the 3 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno
Getting from Santa Barbara to Fresno aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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