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Trip Overview

The average bus between Del Mar and Santa Barbara takes 13h 9m and the fastest bus takes 12h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Del Mar 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.

13h 9m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Del Mar to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Del Mar and Santa Barbara. The service departs Del Mar at 10:21 PM at night, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10:00. All services require a transfer at Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr and take an average of 13h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakFlixbus USA13h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakFlixbus USA12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakFlixbus USA12h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Del Mar 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 Del Mar to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 13m.

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