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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Los Angeles Union Station | Santa Barbara Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | UCLA | UC Santa Barbara | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | |||||
 | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | Santa Barbara | No tags | |||||
| UCLA | Train Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Los Angeles, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Bus
Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Santa Barbara
What is the distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara?
It's about 141 km (87 miles) from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Buses departing from Ramirez Street bus stop in Los Angeles will take you to Train Station in Santa Barbara.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$203 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17 which is on 2025-09-22.
Usually Amtrak, 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.
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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.
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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.
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