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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
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Bus Santa Barbara to Long Beach, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$34
Average bus trip duration4h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure14:45
Distance97 miles

Santa Barbara to Long Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Long Beach, CA

  1. How far is Long Beach from Santa Barbara by coach?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Long Beach by coach is approximately 97 miles (157 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Long Beach from Santa Barbara without a car?

    You can travel to Long Beach from Santa Barbara by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on 1 Sept 2025 with a price of US$38

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 Long Beach, CA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$38 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38, which is on 2025-09-01.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Long Beach.

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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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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