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Traverse City to Santa Barbara buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Traverse City and Santa Barbara takes 4d 4h. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Traverse City 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.

4d 4h
Duration
2,657 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Traverse City to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run once a week between Traverse City and Santa Barbara. The service departs Traverse City at 10:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10:00. All services require a transfer at Grand Rapids and take an average of 4d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Indian TrailsAmtrakFlixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA4d 4h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Traverse City 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.

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  • Distance: 2,657 mi
  • Duration: 4d 4h

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Traverse City to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 13h.

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