Santa Barbara Long-Distance Transportation Services
Planning a long-distance group trip from Santa Barbara doesn't have to mean calling company after company and waiting on callbacks that never come. With Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare Santa Barbara long-distance bus rental options from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, the Central Coast, and beyond. Whether your group is heading to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, or anywhere in between, you can compare buses from the network for your route. No account needed!
Long-Distance Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
Don't settle for whatever one local bus company happens to have parked in its lot on your date. Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com is not a bus company, and that's exactly the point. Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never stuck with a single set of bus options or a single price. Instead, you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of options from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding Central Coast region.
Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and choose the long-distance bus that works for YOUR trip. Live support is available 365 days a year at 820-758-7420. Yes, it's really that easy!
Compare Vehicles and Online Rates for Long-Distance Transportation in Seconds
Finding group transportation that actually fits your headcount, your route, and your budget is the whole game, and Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com makes it simple. Compare 15-passenger minibuses for smaller groups heading down the 101 to Los Angeles, 25-passenger minibuses for mid-size groups on a wine country run through the Santa Ynez Valley, or a full-size 56-passenger charter bus with features such as reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays for multi-day trips to Las Vegas or San Francisco. Whatever your group size, whatever your destination, compare options in the network sized for your group. Compare bus prices in seconds!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 820-758-7420 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
You're never limited to one option when you need a long-distance charter bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles with Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com. The roughly 100-mile run down US-101 through Ventura and Oxnard is one of the most popular long-distance routes on the Central Coast, and one of the most congested. Sending your group together in a private Santa Barbara charter bus means no one has to split up among separate cars through the Camarillo grade or the 405 interchange.
Whether you're shuttling a corporate team to a downtown LA conference, transporting wedding guests between venues, or moving a sports team to a regional tournament, you can compare bus types, amenity packages, and charter bus prices in under 30 seconds. No account needed!
Multi-Day Bus Trips from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas and San Francisco
For multi-day trips from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas (roughly 300 miles via I-15) or San Francisco (roughly 330 miles up US-101), compare full-size charter buses with amenities for the long haul. Through Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com's large network of independent operators, you can compare options with features such as reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, individual power outlets, climate control, overhead storage, and undercarriage luggage bays. Compare full-size 40- to 56-passenger charter buses from a network of providers serving Santa Barbara, and get your multi-day quote in seconds.
A live agent at 820-758-7420 can also help you plan overnight lodging and other itinerary details!
Santa Barbara Wine Country Day Trips and Regional Group Tours
Bringing a group through the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, including Solvang, Los Olivos, and Buellton, is one of the most popular regional day-trip requests Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com fields from Santa Barbara groups. Whether you're planning a corporate outing, a bachelorette weekend, or a private wine tour with family, a winery tour bus rental keeps everyone together, so nobody has to worry about a designated driver or coordinating a five-car caravan through narrow vineyard roads. The Santa Ynez Valley sits just 30 to 45 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara via CA-154 over the San Marcos Pass, close enough for a half-day excursion, perfect for a full-day tour.
Compare minibuses and sprinter vans from a network of local operators, all in one place!
Group Transportation from Santa Barbara to Regional Universities and Sporting Events
Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com helps Santa Barbara groups compare buses for UC Santa Barbara (552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93106) games, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo events, and regional tournaments. UCSB generally restricts parking or leaving vehicles over 22 feet long or 90 inches wide on campus, so groups comparing a full-size bus should plan around that campus parking limit. The drive up US-101 to SLO takes roughly 100 miles each way, a minibus fits a smaller team, and a full-size charter bus can accommodate a larger athletic program.
Beyond collegiate events, groups regularly book long-distance sports team transportation from Santa Barbara to venues throughout Southern California, including Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, and Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Book your bus early during peak sports seasons, availability from a large network of independent providers fills up fast. Call 820-758-7420 to check what's available for your travel date!
Santa Barbara Airport Transfers and Cruise Shuttle Transportation
Your group's long-distance trip often starts, or ends, at an airport or cruise port, and Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com makes those connections easy. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117) handles regional flights, but many Santa Barbara groups traveling long-distance fly in or out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045) or connect through Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Ground-transport pickup and drop-off locations at Santa Barbara Airport are right in front of the terminal, giving your group one shared arrival location.
LAX's charter-bus lot is at 6226 W 96th Street, accessed via 96th Street, a useful location to include in an airport-bound group's trip details. A charter bus airport shuttle from Santa Barbara to LAX covers roughly 95 miles down US-101 and eliminates the stress of coordinating rental cars across a large group. Groups cruising out of the Port of Los Angeles (100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA 90731) can book a long-distance Santa Barbara charter bus to the cruise terminal, which has freeway access to and from I-110.
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Book Long-Distance Transportation in Santa Barbara or Any City Nearby
Whether your group departs from downtown Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Ventura, or anywhere along the Central Coast, Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com connects you with long-distance bus options that start right where you are. Through a large network of independent bus companies serving the greater Santa Barbara area, you can compare group transportation options for trips heading south toward Los Angeles and San Diego, north toward San Luis Obispo and San Francisco, or east toward Las Vegas and beyond. Share your pickup city, your travel date, and your passenger count once, then instantly browse available vehicles, photos, and online pricing from a network of providers.
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How Much Does Long-Distance Transportation in Santa Barbara Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 820-758-7420. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara Long-Distance Transportation Services
Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com is a comparison and quote referral website, not a bus company. Fill out one quick form with your travel date, pickup location, passenger count, and destination, and instantly compare long-distance bus options from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Santa Barbara. You get TONS of different bus types and packages without calling company after company. No account needed!
Share your trip details once using the 30-second online quote tool or call 820-758-7420 to speak with a live agent. You'll instantly see buses, interior photos, amenity details, and online pricing from a network of independent operators serving the Central Coast. Choose the bus that fits your group, book through the national booking platform, and travel aboard a vehicle supplied by a local operator. Yes, it really is that easy!
For most long-distance trips from Santa Barbara, booking two to three months in advance is strongly recommended, especially for popular routes to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Peak travel weekends, UC Santa Barbara graduation, and Santa Barbara International Film Festival in January fill the calendar fast. Multi-day trips requiring overnight itinerary planning should be booked even earlier to start comparing provider availability and pricing.
Yes, include overnight lodging in your trip budget for multi-day bus travel. Charterbusrentalsantabarbaraca.com helps you compare packages through the national booking platform, and you can share overnight itinerary details when you request a quote.
Absolutely. The drive from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas runs roughly 290 to 310 miles depending on your route, typically taking five to six hours via US-101 South and I-15 North. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses offer features such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage storage.
Compare long-distance bus rental options from the network and get your multi-day Las Vegas quote in seconds!
For most Santa Barbara wine country day trips through the Santa Ynez Valley, a sprinter van or 15-passenger minibus works for groups of 10 to 20. Larger wine tour groups of 20 to 35 passengers can compare a 25-passenger minibus. Compare vehicles for your date through the network, and mention any must-have amenities, like a cooler or Bluetooth audio, when you request your quote!
Yes! Multi-stop and multi-destination long-distance itineraries are handled all the time through the network. Whether your group needs a Santa Barbara pickup, a stop in Ventura, and a final drop in downtown Los Angeles, or a three-day run hitting Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and San Francisco, a live agent at 820-758-7420 can help you build a custom package around your exact route and schedule.
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