Cheap bus tickets from Austin, TX to Santa Barbara, CA

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Bus stations and stops in Austin, TX

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Austin Eastside Bus Plaza

363 Shady Lane
Austin, TX 78702
United States

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Bus will board at Bay A, B, or C. Look for the FlixBus and Greyhound signage. Please note that the interior of the station will be closed on the following dates but that trips will occur outside the building as scheduled: Memorial Day (5/26/2025), Juneteenth (6/19/2025), Independence Day (7/4/2025).

Downtown Austin (9th St)

703 E 9th St
Austin, TX 78701
United States

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Bus will board in the parking lot at 703 E 9th St, Austin, TX. It is located on the corner of E 9th St and I-35 Frontage Rd.

Austin South Congress

300 Radam Ln
Austin, TX 78704
United States

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The bus will board at Bay H at the South Congress Transit Center. Passengers should use the adjacent parking lot for pick-ups and drop-offs. DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE BUS LOOP. Los pasajeros deben usar el estacionamiento adyacente como zona de ascenso y descenso. NO CONDUZCA HACIA LA ZONA DE AUTOBUSES.

Austin (ABI Airport)

3600 Presidential Blvd
Austin, TX 78719
United States

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Bus will board at the lower level of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Stop is located near the lower level at the charter pick-up area, identified by pillar "M".

Bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara Bus Stop

224 Chapala St
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.

Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States

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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.

Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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Goleta (Technology Dr)

750 Technology Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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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.

Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)

3845 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States

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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.

Santa Barbara (Train Station)

209 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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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.

Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)

5412 Carpinteria Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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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.

Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)

499 Linden Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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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.

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Bus stations and stops in Austin, TX

Austin Eastside Bus Plaza

Downtown Austin (9th St)

Austin South Congress

Austin (ABI Airport)

Bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bus Stop

Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)

Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)

Goleta (Technology Dr)

Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)

Santa Barbara (Train Station)

Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)

Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)

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