Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJul 30
from $27
TomorrowJul 31
from $36
FriAug 1
from $26
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $25
MonAug 4
from $23
TueAug 5
from $23
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: LAX Los Angeles International Airport
    Operated by: Santa Barbara AirbusSanta Barbara Airbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $68Average Duration2h 40m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$26 - $117Average Duration2h 53m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
2h 53mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68
Average bus trip duration2h 40m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure3:50am
Distance84 miles (135 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Bus

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

Best price found
07/28
$20
07/29
$20
Today
$20
07/31
$30
08/01
$19
08/02
$15
08/03
$18
08/04
$16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $15

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, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $65 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually Santa Barbara Airbus 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US

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