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Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM
1h55m
12:45PM
Los Angeles - UCLA
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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Cheapest
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM
2h15m
1:05PM
Los Angeles - UCLA
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Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
9:55AM
2h50m
12:45PM
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
9:55AM
3h10m
1:05PM
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM
2h25m
12:45PM
Los Angeles - USC (Hope/Jefferson)
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Bus Los Angeles to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Los Angeles to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure5:00 AM
Distance76 miles (121 km)
Latest bus departure3:50 PM

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures19
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:00AM - 3:50PM
Minimum Price$13
Average Ticket Price$26
Minimum Trip Duration1h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h50m
Distance76 miles (121 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - Santa Barbara

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are convenient and eco-friendly ways to reach Santa Barbara. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes about 2h 50m on average, but you can get there in as little as 1h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 87 miles (141 km) that separate the two cities.

Los Angeles and Santa Barbara are 87 miles (141 km) apart.

About 19 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara may vary. Simplify your trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 5:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 3:50 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Train Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $21.

The bus ticket costs $26 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $21 and $82, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 20m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Santa Barbara before returning to Los Angeles in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$16
Today
$13
03/19
No data
03/20
$13
03/21
$14
03/22
$17
03/23
$17
03/24
$16
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Mar 18, 2024 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $78 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 $13 which is on 2024-03-20.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2h 50mAvg Price$26Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 37mAvg Price$34Daily 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 $26 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $21. 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 37m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Los Angeles by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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