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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Barbara Station | Los Angeles Union Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Santa Barbara Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags | |||||
 | Santa Barbara | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | No tags | |||||
| Santa Barbara | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | No tags | |||||
| Santa Barbara | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Los Angeles, US
How far is Santa Barbara from Los Angeles?
Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are 141 km (87 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$16To 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 US$16 to US$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 US$16 which is on 2025-09-22.
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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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