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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    3h 11m
    $174–296

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2030
    8h 50m
    $54–86

  3. Drive  341.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Las Vegascar car 341.2 mi
    6h 2m
    $63–90

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus San Ysidro
    9h 6m
    $120–176

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 10m

Santa Barbara to Las Vegas by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Las Vegas Downtown via Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 50m.

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