CA → CA · about 81 miles
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 63 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 2 hours; the first departure leaves at 5:13 AM and the last at 7:13 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 63
- Fastest trip
- 2h 00m
- First departure
- 5:13 AM
- Last departure
- 7:13 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:13 AM | 7:56 AM | 2h 43m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:13 AM | 9:55 AM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:50 AM | 10:35 AM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 10:45 AM | 2h 45m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 11:10 AM | 2h 10m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:13 AM | 11:47 AM | 2h 34m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:51 AM | 12:08 PM | 2h 17m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:13 AM | 1:46 PM | 2h 33m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2h 00m | Mon, Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 2:20 PM | 2h 00m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 5:45 PM | 2h 32m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:13 PM | 9:56 PM | 2h 43m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours; the typical trip is 2 hours 34 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:13 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to Santa Barbara leave from Los Angeles (Union Station) and Los Angeles (Americanstar).