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Bus stations and stops in Chicago, IL

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Chicago Bus Station

630 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
United States

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Chicago Train Station

537- 517 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

Due to construction, the stop has been moved. Stop is on Southside of Jackson in the red bus lane. The approximate address is 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd just east of S. Clinton St. The counter remains in the same place inside Union Station.

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Chicago (Cumberland Farms)

5800 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
United States

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Bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara Bus Stop

224 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Bus boards at the white curb labeled BUS LOADING ZONE at the Santa Barbara Train station. The curb is adjacent to the main train station building and the train boarding deck, across from the Greyhound building. Please note the facilities in the main train station are for Amtrak customers only.

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Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States

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All trips will board at the UCSB bus loop. Look out for the FlixBus sign. If you don't see a green FlixBus close to your departure time, the bus may be white and have other branding. Check in with drivers of other buses in the area.

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Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)

3845 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States

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Bus boards behind the former Sears Auto Center at La Cumbre Plaza. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white & blue. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Children under 2 travel for free. For add ons, please call customer service.

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Santa Barbara (Train Station)

209 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Bus will board in front of bus stop. This is not a FlixBus branded trip. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. The vehicle is white and will have other branding. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Each additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.

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Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)

5412 Carpinteria Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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Bus boards between the Chase and Union Banks, in the same parking lot as IHOP. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle is white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag & 1 hold. Children < 2 travel free. For add on purchases, please call +1 (805) 964-7759.

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Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)

499 Linden Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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Bus boards at the corner of 5th & Linden across from City Market. CUS144 is operated by Alvand. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. Luggage: 1 hand & 1 hold. Additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.

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Goleta (Technology Dr)

750 Technology Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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Bus loads behind office. Must check in in office. Boarding 15 min before departure. 3:30am bus boards in front of office (office closed). FlixBus is the ticket reseller for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle: white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag, 1 hold. More info: +1 (805) 964-7759.

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