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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Boulder Cityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder City by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    5h 41m
    $206–307

  2. Drive  348.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Boulder Citycar car 348.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    10h 52m
    $122–177

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $194–405

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 12m

  6. Bus, train, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    14h
    $82–120

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Boulder City, NV, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminal once daily, and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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