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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ventura and Santa Barbara takes 55 min and the fastest bus takes 40 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Ventura 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.

55 min
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ventura to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run hourly between Ventura and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ventura is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 8:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ventura 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 Ventura to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

Ventura County Transportation Commission operates a bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Figueroa at Chapala hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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