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Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Costa Mesa and Santa Barbara takes 11h 45m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Costa Mesa 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.

11h 45m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
$29
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run once a week between Costa Mesa and Santa Barbara. The service departs Costa Mesa at 11:25 PM at night, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10:00. All services require a transfer at Harbor-Katella and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa 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.

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  • Distance: 143.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 15m.

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