How to Travel from
Houston to Santa Barbara
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Houston to Santa Barbara
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 642 km)
24 h 58 min
2642 km.
from $145
Other
Bus
38 h 3 min
2344 km.
from $432.46
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
32 h 53 min
2344 km.
from $336.87
Train
40 h 13 min
2344 km.
from $408.89
Bus, Plane (Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
8 h 58 min
2343 km.
from $285.05
Bus, Plane (Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
9 h 4 min
2343 km.
from $207.74
Bus, Plane (Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
9 h 51 min
2343 km.
from $274.84
Transport providers
Bus operators
Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 612
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$178.34
Greyhound USA
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.02–$700.62
Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$420.37
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$53.50
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.43–$95.54
Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$318.46
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$471.33–$1,656.02
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.62
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$445.85
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$292.99
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$598.71
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$229.29
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to Los
Ave. Duration:
36h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from Van Nuys to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $315.22 and takes 9h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara?
The fastest way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Houston and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Main / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.
Is there a direct train between Houston and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 13m.
How far is it from Houston to Santa Barbara?
The distance between Houston and Santa Barbara is 2399 km. The road distance is 2642.4 km.
How do I travel from Houston to Santa Barbara without a car?
The best way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 53m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .
How long does it take to get from Houston to Santa Barbara?
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Houston to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Houston to Santa Barbara bus from?
Houston to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr station.
Where do I catch the Houston to Santa Barbara train from?
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Train, bus or fly from Houston to Santa Barbara?
The best way to get from Houston to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $260.87 - $597.83 and takes 32h 53m, you could also train, which costs $141.30 - $521.74 and takes 40h 13m.
Where does the Houston to Santa Barbara bus arrive?
Houston to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso station.
What is the time difference between Houston and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 2h behind Houston. It is currently 05:23 in Houston and 03:23 in Santa Barbara.
Where does the Houston to Santa Barbara train arrive?
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Can I drive from Houston to Santa Barbara?
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Santa Barbara is 2642 km. It takes approximately 25h 24m to drive from Houston to Santa Barbara.
How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Santa Barbara?
Book your Houston to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?
There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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