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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Las Vegas, NVby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NV by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    3h 50m
    $194–296

  2. Drive 339.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NVcar car 339.4 mi
    6h
    $62–90

  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
    9h 33m
    $73–143

  4. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Las Vegas, NVbus bus
    10h 54m
    $82–142

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 50m
    $144–985

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 39m
    $140–210

Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NV by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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, Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas once daily. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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