CA → CA · about 236 miles
San Jose to Santa Barbara bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 22 direct buses and trains a week from San Jose to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 6:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 22
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First departure
- 8:15 AM
- Last departure
- 6:20 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM | 5h 30m | Mon–Thu | San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 7h 46m | Daily | San Jose to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 5h 55m | Thu, Fri | San Jose to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 6:25 PM | 5h 55m | Sat & Sun | San Jose to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 6h 35m | Sat & Sun | San Jose to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 12:55 AM +1 day | 6h 35m | Mon–Fri | San Jose to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Jose
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to San Jose
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Mon–Thu) and the last at 6:20 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Jose to Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Jose?
Buses and trains to Santa Barbara leave from San Jose bus stop and San Jose Diridon Station.