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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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€28 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Travel to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.
You can get to Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€22) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 40 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 23 min on average.
The Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA distance is around 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
- You can travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.
- You can travel to Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $24 (€22) with Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Santa Barbara, CA with FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 10 direct trains a day to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Santa Barbara, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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