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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
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Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
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3:10PM
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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
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Los Angeles - UCLA
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3:10PM
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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Los Angeles - USC (Hope/Jefferson)
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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Los Angeles - Los Angeles (Americanstar)
2:45PM
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6:55PM
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
Bus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance121 km
Latest bus departure9:55 PM

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses25
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 9:55PM
Minimum PriceUS$13
Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Minimum Trip Duration1h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h20m
Distance121 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Los Angeles

The average bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is around 3h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 45m.This is the time it takes to travel the 141 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$13
04-15
US$13
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04-18
US$14
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US$14
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 14, 2024 with a price of US$13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2024-04-18.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time3h 20mAvg PriceUS$25Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time2h 54mAvg PriceUS$34Daily Departures12

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles 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$25 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$19. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, choose the bus, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in about 2h 54m —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Los Angeles by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

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