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4.6Travel Information to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA
 Distance | 86 miles (139 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $24 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 1 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 1 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 86 miles (139 km) by train or bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
There are 2 travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $24 (€22).
The fastest way to get to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes 2 h 52 min on average.
Los Angeles, CA is approximately 86 miles (139 km) away from Santa Barbara, CA.
The average frequency per day from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- You can go to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA on Omio.
- You can go to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $24 (€22) with Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 7 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Los Angeles, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA.
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