CA → CA · about 81 miles
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 64 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 2 hours; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 64
- Fastest trip
- 2h 00m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 7:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 2h 00m | Mon, Sun | Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLA | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:55 AM | 2:55 AM | 2h 00m | Tue–Sat | Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLA | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:53 AM | 9:07 AM | 2h 14m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:49 AM | 11:06 AM | 2h 17m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 3:04 PM | 2h 19m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:50 PM | 4:15 PM | 2h 25m | Mon–Thu | Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:04 PM | 5:12 PM | 2h 08m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 6:51 PM | 2h 11m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 2h 00m | Thu, Fri | Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (Union Station) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:19 PM | 8:36 PM | 2h 17m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:25 PM | 8:25 PM | 2h 00m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (Union Station) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 9:08 PM | 2h 08m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Van Nuys | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours; the typical trip is 2 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Mon, Sun) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to Los Angeles leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.