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Bus travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is made possible thanks to Amtrak, FlixBus, Bus-Lynx and Greyhound US.
| Daily Buses | 10 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 9:45AM - 10:15PM |
| Minimum Price | $9 |
| Average Ticket Price | $20 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 1h40m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h20m |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Amtrak, FlixBus, Bus-Lynx, Greyhound US |
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
1716 E 7th St, Los Angeles CA 90021, USA
11239 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
1658 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
1716 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
4425 E. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90023, USA
The average bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $20. 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 2h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 40m.This is the time it takes to travel the 87 miles 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 10 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 Amtrak, FlixBus, Bus-Lynx.
Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles costs around $15 for departures 15 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around $34 while at other times, you can expect to pay around $13.
Usually GLI 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.
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. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 15 days in advance.
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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 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.
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