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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thousand Oaks 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.

4h 3m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thousand Oaks is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission11h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 2m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 2m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 2m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission2h 40m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 41m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission2h 33m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 2m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 27m • 1 change
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    Ventura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Gutierrez at Garden via Pacific View Mall in around 3h 32m.

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