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Washington DC to Santa Barbara buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Washington DC and Santa Barbara takes 4d 4h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Washington DC 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
2,919 mi
Distance
$541
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Washington DC to Santa Barbara bus times

Buses run twice a week between Washington DC and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 10:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 10:08 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 4d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA4d 4h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA4d 4h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC 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: 2,918.7 mi
  • Duration: 4d 4h

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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