Bus routes from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Looking for cheap tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is 123 km, which takes a minimum of 1 hour 45 minutes.
FlixBus has a large network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Los Angeles. Tickets for this connection cost $44.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $23.99. The lowest price for this connection is $23.99, but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full.

So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

With 2 rides per day, it’s easy to fit a trip to Los Angeles into your schedule.

The bus takes a minimum of 1 hour 45 minutes and you can expect 2 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $23.99 for a ticket between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of $44.99. That’s a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!

What’s more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 21 connections departing every day from 8 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Los Angeles

With 8 bus stations, Los Angeles is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Los Angeles you can pick one of the 86 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - our entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.