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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Boulder Cityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, 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, taxi, 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 46m
    $206–327

  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 Downtown to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $88–146

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Boulder Citytaxi taxi
    11h 52m
    $190–286

  5. 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
    $165–489

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 12m
    $145–197

Santa Barbara to Boulder City by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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