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Santa Barbara to Monterey buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Barbara and Monterey takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Monterey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 20m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
$88
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 36m
$74–118

Santa Barbara to Monterey bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Santa Barbara and Monterey. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Monterey at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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