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Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Santa Monica Pier takes 4h 31m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Santa Barbara and Santa Monica Pier. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 18:21:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Broadway / Ocean via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 24m.

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