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Santa Barbara to Fresno buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Fresno takes 5h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santa Barbara to Fresno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Fresno bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Santa Barbara and Fresno. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Fresno at 17:55:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA5h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Fresno? 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: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno Bus Station via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 6h 35m.

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