🛣️ Long Distance

Car Service from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

95 miles · 1 hr 40 min drive · Mercedes S-Class sedan or Cadillac Escalade SUV

Miles

1 hr 40 min

Drive Time

Long Distance

Route Type

Mercedes S-Class sedan

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About This Route

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is a beautiful 95-mile coastal drive along the 101 through Ventura County. Wine country day trips to the Santa Ynez Valley, weekend getaways to the American Riviera, and UC Santa Barbara visits make this one of our most popular long-distance routes. The drive north through the Gaviota Pass is stunning.

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Along the Way

Travel north on the 101 through Thousand Oaks

Pass through Ventura along the coast

Arrive in Santa Barbara's charming downtown

Why Book a Private Car for This Route

✓ Scenic 101 coastal drive through Ventura County

✓ Perfect for Santa Ynez Valley wine country day trips

✓ Comfortable vehicles for a relaxing 100-minute ride

Frequently Asked Question

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

LA to Santa Barbara is approximately 95 miles via the 101 North, about 100 minutes in normal traffic. Weekend morning departures are typically the fastest.