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Bus Los Angeles to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 2560 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$16.00
Based on 39 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.5 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$21.00, with the trip lasting on average 5h50.
Greyhound Los Angeles Santa Barbara recent customer reviews
Bus kind of smelled, pleasant ride, kind of rude staff at actual station, kind bus driver
I am very satisfied with my Greyhound bus trip, clean, safe, pleasant. I rekommend.
Awful service. We missed the bus because it left 10 minutes early from LA even though it was the first stop on the route. The staff was unhelpful and did not attempt to help us.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 25 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 5:00AM - 3:50PM |
Minimum Price | US$13 |
Average Ticket Price | US$23 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h40m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h45m |
Distance | 140 km |
Bus companies on this route | FlixBus, Greyhound |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara?
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Ramirez Street bus stop571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
UCLA613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Downtown Tufesa Station4425 E. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90023, USA
East LA I-5 & I-7101716 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
Greyhound Station9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
LAX Airport Holiday InnFrequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - Santa Barbara
The average bus ticket price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 40m.This is the time it takes to travel the 141 km that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Buses travelling between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Train Station.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$56 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13 which is on 2024-04-22.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Vehicle Type | Travel time | Avg Price | Daily Departures |
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Vehicle TypeBus | Travel time2h 45m | Avg PriceUS$23 | Daily Departures25 |
Vehicle TypeTrain | Travel time2h 36m | Avg PriceUS$34 | Daily Departures13 |
The best way to travel between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$23 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$16. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the bus, as it will take you from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in about 2h 36m —that's the fastest way to get there!
Will you be returning to Los Angeles by bus?
Bus from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesYou can also go to Santa Barbara by train
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