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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Barbara and Silicon Valley takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 59m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
$66
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Santa Barbara and Silicon Valley. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Silicon Valley at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 15m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 10m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 10m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA9h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 26m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 15m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA7h 15m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakSanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTA8h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley? 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 Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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