There are 5 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 18m$42–82Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 38m$16–26Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 58m$78–96Drive 105.8 mi
- Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Stationcar 105.8 mi
1h 53m$20–28Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2h 54m$308–517
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station is to bus which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSB Bus Loop station to Los Angeles Union Station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between UCSB Bus Loop and Los Angeles Union Station is 116 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station, including transfers.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 3h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 3h 7m. 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
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from UCSB Bus Loop to Los Angeles Union Station.
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