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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chula Vista and Santa Barbara takes 16h 37m and the fastest bus takes 16h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Chula Vista 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.

16h 37m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Chula Vista and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at 12th & Imperial Transit Center and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitGreyhound MexicoFlixbus USA16h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitGreyhound MexicoFlixbus USA16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitGreyhound MexicoFlixbus USA16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitGreyhound MexicoFlixbus USA16h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.8 mi
  • Duration: 16h 37m

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

You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 44m.

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