How to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
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Travel Information from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
 | Distance | 86 miles (139 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £7 - £25 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £7 • 1 h 40 min |
 | Fastest mode | Coach • £7 • 1 h 40 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Amtrak |
Take a coach or train to travel 86 miles (139 km) from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. If speed is a priority, then a coach is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £7. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus or Amtrak among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
Travel Tips: Travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
What are my Santa Barbara to Los Angeles travel options?
There are 2 travel options from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: coach or train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The cheapest way from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £7 compared to other travel options to Los Angeles:
A coach is generally £19 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £25 from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The fastest way to get to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara is by coach with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Los Angeles that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Los Angeles by train can take on average 2 h 52 min.
How far is Los Angeles from Santa Barbara?
The Santa Barbara to Los Angeles distance is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
How many scheduled departures are there a day from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The average frequency per day from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is:
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
Where do I depart from Santa Barbara? Where do I arrive in Los Angeles?
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles:
Who can get me from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Flixbus to go to Los Angeles by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Santa Barbara to Los Angeles tickets on Omio for £7.
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Los Angeles. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Santa Barbara to Los Angeles tickets on Omio for £25.
Where else should I travel to after my journey between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles ends?
How far in advance should I purchase tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles online to get the best deals?
Before travelling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a coach ticket for this journey is on average £7 one way.
- The price of a train ticket for this journey is £25 one way on average.
But we recommend booking Santa Barbara to Los Angeles tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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