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Trip Overview

The bus between Placerville and Santa Barbara takes 45h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Placerville to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45h 35m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
$90
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Placerville to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run twice a week between Placerville and Santa Barbara. The service departs Placerville at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 13:45:00. All services require a transfer at Sacramento - Amtrak and take an average of 45h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA45h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA45h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Placerville to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Placerville to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 460.1 mi
  • Duration: 45h 35m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 13h 16m.

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