There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 32m$368–513Drive 104.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 104.9 mi
1h 52m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 59m$35–75Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 5m$78–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara-SBA104.9 mi
1h 52m
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 103 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), including transfers.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $360 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 2h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara-SBA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.