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Compare coach, train and flight for Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £431.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £431 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average £431.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£20. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
How to get to Santa Barbara, CA from Fresno, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus2:35 8h35 Fresno 11:10 Santa Barbara, Bus station £51 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
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2:35 8h35 Fresno 11:10 Santa Barbara, Bus station £51 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
- UA5307 · UA5893
14:10 3h18 Fresno Yosemite International 17:28 Santa Barbara Airport £271 1 One-way 1 change
Other options
712 Gold Runner · 5612 Connecting Bus14:29 5h46 Fresno station, Fresno, CA 20:15 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA £66 1 One-way 1 change- 719 Gold Runner · 4119 Connecting Bus · 4770 Connecting Bus
18:00 12h30 Fresno station, Fresno, CA 6:30 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA £116 1 One-way 2 changes - 701 Gold Runner · 4101 Connecting Bus · 6241 Connecting Bus
8:58 12h57 Fresno station, Fresno, CA 21:55 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA £116 1 One-way 2 changes
- UA1774 · UA671
5:00 7h59 Fresno Yosemite International 12:59 Santa Barbara Airport £271 1 One-way 1 change - UA4764 · UA2479
12:40 8h28 Fresno Yosemite International 21:08 Santa Barbara Airport £313 1 One-way 1 change - UA5338 · UA1578
6:15 5h48 Fresno Yosemite International 12:03 Santa Barbara Airport £349 1 One-way 1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average £431.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with United to go to Santa Barbara, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by coach.
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