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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 5 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 53m
    $260–321

  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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2030
    11h 46m
    $82–150

  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 53m
    $170–1,109

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch to NB Utah before Northridgebus bus 221
    12h 36m
    $158–219

Santa Barbara to Boulder City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to NB Utah before Northridge via South Strip Transit Terminal, EB Silverado Ranch after Las Vegas, and SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch in around 12h 36m.

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