There are 5 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2h 14m$360–502Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 106.5 mi
1h 53m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 3m$70–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 12m$56–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles-LAX106.5 mi
1h 53m
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSB Bus Loop station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between UCSB Bus Loop and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 91 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $360 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $85 and takes 3h 3m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2892+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between UCSB Bus Loop and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






