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Santa Barbara to New Orleans buses

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Trip Overview

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

2d 3h
Duration
2,059 mi
Distance
$427
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to New Orleans bus times

Buses run twice a week between Santa Barbara and New Orleans. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into New Orleans at 19:00:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 3h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 3h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to New Orleans? 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: 2,058.6 mi
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 43h 10m.

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