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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to Carson Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 5m
    $44–262

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    15h 3m
    $86–158

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    17h 34m
    $194–363

  4. Drive 456.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Carson Citycar car 456.1 mi
    9h 32m
    $84–121

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 44m
    $355–740

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 26m
    $537–824

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 8m
    $99–423

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 8m
    $260–626

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    11h 27m
    $320–897

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    16h 34m
    $135–202

  11. Train, bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    19h 28m
    $194–398

Santa Barbara (Station) to Carson City by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Oakland, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 15h 3m.

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