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Bus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 23 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM - 9:55PM |
Minimum Price | $13 |
Average Ticket Price | $36 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h45m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 3h22m |
Distance | 84 miles (134 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?
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 Station800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
LA Union StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.
On average, the trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes around 3h 22m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 87 miles (141 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance between the two cities is 87 miles (141 km).
On average, there are 23 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!
The first bus leaves at 6:00 AM and the last one leaves at 9:55 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles leave from Train Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $20.
The average bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $36. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $20 and $58, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is about 3h 30m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Los Angeles before returning to Santa Barbara in the evening.
Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Getty Center, Downtown Art Walk and Disneyland.
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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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $50 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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.
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 Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraYou can also go to Los Angeles by train
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