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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Cheapest
1 h 39 min
Car
152 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
CustomerRelations@metro.net
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Willowbrook
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.02
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.48–$53.58

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

LAX FlyAway

Phone:
+1 866-435-9529
Website:
flylax.com/flyaway-bus
Bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is 154 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $9.78 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus from?

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles train from?

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $9.78 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13.04 - $81.52 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Book your Santa Barbara to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Book your Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $85.64 per night.
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