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Getting from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Trip Overview

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Distance
140 km (87.5 miles)
Price range
US$ 19-US$ 1,001
Ride Duration Range
1h 25m-2h 10m
Earliest Departure
10:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Taking a bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Fastest bus: 1h 25m

Cheapest bus: US$ 19

The fastest: 1h 25m

The cheapest: US$ 19

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The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 1,001

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The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 275

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A beautiful view from within central Santa Barbara

About the ride from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Route Information

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is 88 miles, or approximately 140 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, including car,minivan,flight,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 10:00 and has a duration of 2 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 275
  • 537 departures a day, or 3759 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: SUV and Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 1,001
  • 85 departures a day, or 595 departures a week

The only travel class available is Sprinter.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by bus

    • Starting Price: US$ 19
    • 2 departures a day, or 14 departures a week

    The only travel class available is Standard.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

    Companies Operating from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

    Average time

    2h

    Average price

    US$ 275 - US$ 495

    Average time

    2h

    Average price

    US$ 418 - US$ 517

    Average time

    1h 25m - 2h 10m

    Average price

    US$ 19 - US$ 23

    Popular stations and stops in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

    Arrival stations in Santa Barbara

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