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Santa Barbara - Los Angeles Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 68 intercity buses per day from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles usually takes around 2 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.

Distance87 mi (140 km)
Shortest duration1h 45m
Cheapest price$12.99
Trips per day65
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles cost $53.19 on average. Tickets cheaper than $53.19 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average prices by travel date

$60$40$20MarApr

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is expected to be between $55 and $60. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is April 8, 2024, when tickets are available for April 8, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $56.

Monthly average prices

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Taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is usually cheapest in April, when the average ticket price is only $30. If you're planning to take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles during October, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $62. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

$75$60$45$30$153020100

The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 16 days in advance to save $5.62 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

What bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US682h 55m$58.01
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 68 trips per day from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 87 miles from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Los Angeles. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 68 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 65 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $20.00.

City Information

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."

There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.

Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: La Cumbre Plaza - Airbus Stop

Santa Barbara has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Santa Barbara:

  • La Cumbre Plaza - Airbus Stop

  • 209 State Street

Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: LAX Terminal 4

Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 14 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • LAX Terminal 4

  • LAX Terminal 7

  • LAX Terminal 2

  • LAX Terminal 3

  • LAX Terminal 5

  • LAX Terminal 6

  • LAX Terminal 1

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Los Angeles Un Station Arrival

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • USC - 3492 S Hope St

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

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