CA → CA · about 236 miles
Santa Barbara to San Jose bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to San Jose. The fastest takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:35 AM and the last at 2:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 5h 35m
- First departure
- 10:35 AM
- Last departure
- 2:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 6h 40m | Mon–Fri | Santa Barbara to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 6h 40m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:15 AM | 4:50 PM | 5h 35m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 7:46 PM | 7h 31m | Daily | Santa Barbara to San Jose | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 7:50 PM | 5h 50m | Mon, Fri | Santa Barbara to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 8:10 PM | 5h 50m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 2:20 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to San Jose leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.