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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cupertino and Santa Barbara takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cupertino 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.

8h 48m
Duration
313 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cupertino to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cupertino and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cupertino is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara & 2nd and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak11h 32m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAFlixbus USA6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak11h 32m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAFlixbus USA6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak11h 32m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak13h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak12h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak11h 34m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAFlixbus USA6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAAmtrak8h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cupertino 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 Cupertino to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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