Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Barbara to Genoaby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Genoa

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Genoa by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, 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.

  1. Bus via San Francisco

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    12h 9m
    $249–304

  2. Drive 447.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Genoacar car 447.2 mi
    9h 22m
    $82–118

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    15h 45m
    $227–402

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

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    7h 56m
    $146–380

  5. 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
    15h 4m
    $181–257

  6. 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 - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 2m
    $294–591

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    8h 44m
    $386–660

  8. 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 Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    8h 52m
    $455–859

  9. 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 Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    8h 35m
    $638–943

  10. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    8h 58m
    $482–647

  11. 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 Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    10h 17m
    $199–542

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Genoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Genoa via San Francisco, Mission Bay North & 4th St, 16th Street & Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 12h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides