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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Barbara and Nelson takes 3d 17h and the fastest bus takes 3d 5h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Santa Barbara to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 17h
Duration
2,788 km
Distance
$567
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Nelson bus times

Buses run twice a week between Santa Barbara and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Nelson at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 3d 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service3d 5h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service4d 5h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Nelson? 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: 2,788.1 km
  • Duration: 3d 17h

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 45h 5m.

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