There are 6 ways to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAS - SBA
2h 48m$199–288Drive 335.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbaracar 335.7 mi
5h 56m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
10h 30m$74–144Bus, train via Victorville
- Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
12h 53m$111–199Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Santa Barbara335.7 mi
5h 56mBus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 57m$144–214
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $190 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Harry Reid International and arriving at Santa Barbara via South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Santa Barbara is 299 miles. The road distance is 337.7 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 30m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
The best way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $190 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 11h 57m.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Las Vegas Airport (LAS), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 602-698-7800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luxury Coach of America
Bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $42–45
- Schedules at
- Luxury Coach of America
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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