Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Luis Obispo, 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
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.
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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Buses from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
It couldn't be easier to book your travel from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too!
FlixBus operates in 45 countries connecting 5000 destinations. So no matter where you want to go, we can take you there!
Ticket prices cost as little as $19.99, with an average price of $31.99. To get the cheapest tickets, book online in advance and avoid busy times like weekends and public holidays.
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo is 94 miles, which takes as little as 2 hours 10 minutes with our fastest rides.
Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.
Traveling from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll find a journey to suit you with 1 ridesbetween Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
The first bus is at 7:45 am with the last bus leaving at 1:55 pm. The rides from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo take a minimum of 2 hours 10 minutes; what's more, when you travel by bus, you don't need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom.
You can pick up a bus ticket for just $19.99 - that's way cheaper than traveling by any other method.
Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We're working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the "CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we'll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.
Taking the bus from Santa Barbara
Ready for your journey from Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is a transport hub with 8 stations and it is seriously well connected with buses to 21 destinations across the country.
No matter where you're traveling from, you can find plenty of information on our website or by contacting FlixBus directly for travel information. We'll do our best to make sure you're well-equipped for your journey, so you can experience everything the trip has to offer.
Arriving in San Luis Obispo
Start planning your trip to San Luis Obispo now. Never visited before? Here's all you need to know.
San Luis Obispo is one of the best-connected cities, so you're not short on choices of how to get here. 3 is the number of bus stations FlixBus has in San Luis Obispo, connecting 15 cities.
Never miss a beat as you sample the sights and culture synonymous with this famous city. Now is the time to hop aboard FlixBus and explore!
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
Traveling from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is quick, clean and comfortable - and it couldn't be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShop or using Google Assistant.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from.
The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You'll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there's no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.
Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options including a table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Once you're settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi and an entertainment system so you can catch up on your favorite shows or listen to audiobooks. We've also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What's more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.
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