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Cheap bus tickets from San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

from 17,48 €

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2 hr 19 mins

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Avg. distance

170 km

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From 17,48 €

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, weekend trip options are available from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 20 destinations from Santa Barbara, including Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco.
The price of a children's bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. It's that easy!
There are 8 bus stations in Santa Barbara; Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave), Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St), Goleta (Technology Dr), Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza), Santa Barbara (Train Station), Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara Bus Stop. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
There are 3 bus stations in San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, San Luis Obispo Train Station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
The latest FlixBus ride from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara departs at 19:15.
The earliest FlixBus ride from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara departs at 12:55.
FlixBus buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
Traveling by bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
Passengers traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
When traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara, you can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
You can get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara for as little as 16,98 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara most easily on this website or in the app.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.

Looking for bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara takes as little as 1 hour 45 minutes and can cost as little as 16,98 €. The first bus leaves at 12:55 and the last bus leaves at 19:15. FlixBus runs daily rides between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.
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