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Coach trips from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Fares for the journey between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles start from £13.49. To get the best value on FlixBus tickets, consider travelling during off-peak hours and on weekdays. You can secure your ticket through this website or via the FlixBus app. We offer a variety of secure payment options, including card payments, PayPal, and Google Pay. Should you encounter any issues with payment, our payment help page is here to assist. Tickets can also be purchased onboard or at our selling points using cash.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 86 destinations from Los Angeles, including Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco.
Yes, night trip options are available from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, weekend trip options are available from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
The route between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles covers approximately 77 miles. With FlixBus, this journey generally takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The quickest coach on this route makes 2 stop(s). FlixBus coaches on this route are equipped with spacious seating, individual power outlets, and onboard toilets. Moreover, complimentary Wi-Fi is standard on most of our coaches. During booking, subject to availability, you have the option to reserve seats such as panoramic, table, or bed seats. Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles to find the best option according to your schedule. Choosing a coach journey for this route is an environmentally friendly choice, and with FlixBus, passengers have the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint by selecting the CO₂ compensation option at the time of ticket purchase.
In Santa Barbara, there are8 coach stops, namely Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave), Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St), Goleta (Technology Dr), Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza), Santa Barbara (Train Station), Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara Bus Stop. For Los Angeles, it has 8 stops: Downey (Stonewood Center), Los Angeles (Hollywood / Highland), Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California ), Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles (West LA - Expo/Sepulveda), Los Angeles Downtown (FlixBus Lot), Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.. These stops can be located on the map provided on this page.
The first FlixBus service departing from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is scheduled for 10:25.
The last FlixBus of the day from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is at 21:55.
Travelers journeying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles are entitled to one checked bag (dimensions: 50x80x30 cm or 19.7x31.5x11.8 inches, weight: up to 20 kg or 44 lbs) and a carry on bag (dimensions: 30x42x18 cm or 11.8x16.5x7.1 inches, weight: up to 7 kg or 15.4 lbs) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
There's no requirement for a printed ticket for your journey between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
To keep track of your coach's timely arrival between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, use the FlixBus Real-Time Coach Tracker. This tool provides updated information about potential delays.
Child fares for journeys between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles depend on the child's age and the timing of your booking. Children under 15 benefit from a reduction on the standard adult fare. We automatically apply the best available rate at the time of booking. If a promotional discount exceeds the child fare, that discount will be applied. More information is available in our child travel guidelines. Please note, prams and foldable pushchairs not exceeding a total size of 240 cm (94.5 inches) can be stored in the luggage compartment at no additional charge.
Absolutely. Every FlixBus service operating between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles caters to passengers with mobility challenges. Our priority is ensuring access and comfort for everyone. Additionally, service animals are welcome on all journeys between these cities. We also accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

Searching for coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

You're in the right place! Here are all the essentials to organise your coach trip. Travelling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles will typically take around 1 hour 45 minutes and can start at a mere £13.49. Coaches set off at 10:25 with the last one departing at 21:55. FlixBus provides 2 services every day between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. With FlixBus, benefit from complimentary Wifi, power points, and a reserved seat for your travel.

Steps to secure your coach ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

It's straightforward to book with FlixBus. Either on this site or via the free FlixBus App, you can finalise your booking in moments. When buying your ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles online, we offer multiple secure online payment options, like credit card, Paypal, and even Google and Apple Pay. Or, you can opt for cash on the coach or at an authorised retailer.

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Ample Baggage Provision

Whether you're a light packer or prefer to pack the kitchen sink, we allow one piece of hand luggage and one hold luggage at no extra charge. Want more details? Explore our detailed baggage guidelines.

Journeying with Kids between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles

We offer reduced rates for youngsters below 15, and pushchairs are brought on free of cost. Dive into our policy for young travellers for further insights.

All-Inclusive Accessibility

Our coach services between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are can accommodate passengers with limited mobility. Assistance animals are always welcomed, and we handle the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility apparatus without any fees.

Facilities Onboard

During your travel between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, recline in our roomy seating while enjoyinh free perks such as individual charging points, onboard lavatories, and indeed, complimentary Wi-Fi on most coaches.

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