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Bus routes from San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Barbara, CA and from Santa Barbara, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Frequently asked questions

The quickest bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours 5 minutes.
The bus route from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara covers 151 km. FlixBus can bring you from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara in 2 hours 5 minutes.
You can get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara for as little as $19.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $19.99.
There are daily rides from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The fastest bus on this connection has 2.0 stop(s).
You can buy your bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
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 book your bus ticket for FlixBus from as little as $19.99. You can buy your ticket most easily on our website or in the app. Book in time to get the best price.

Find the cheapest buses from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara

Looking for cheap tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara is 151 km, which takes a minimum of 2 hours 5 minutes.
FlixBus has a large network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Santa Barbara.

So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara



The bus takes a minimum of 2 hours 5 minutes and you can expect 2.0 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $19.99 for a ticket between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara . That’s a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!

What’s more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 15 connections departing every day from 3 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Santa Barbara

With 8 bus stations, Santa Barbara is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Santa Barbara you can pick one of the 21 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - our entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

Onboard services are subject to availability