Bus Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$22

Monday

$16

Tuesday

$15

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$15

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 50m	6:00 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	UC Santa Barbara	7:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 20m	1:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Amtrak	4:15 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	6:00 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	UC Santa Barbara	7:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 20m	1:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Amtrak	4:15 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 20m	1:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Amtrak	4:15 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 20m	1:55 PM	Santa Barbara, CA	Amtrak	4:15 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/6/2026 costs just $15, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	1:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	87.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santa Barbara, CA for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$15

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$16

Thursday 08/06

$15

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$15

Tuesday 08/11

$15

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, with $15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles.

Amtrak

Anacapa & De La Guerra

Airbus Stop

San Luis Obispo

Santa Barbara Ave 1980

UC Santa Barbara

Ocean Rd 18

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Santa Barbara, CA Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 2h 20m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Santa Barbara, CA starts at 6:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Barbara, CA for Los Angeles starts at 1:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santa Barbara, CA Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santa Barbara, CA Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santa Barbara, CA Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santa Barbara, CA and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santa Barbara, CA and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!