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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mojave Desertby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mojave Desert by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    4h 41m
    $244–311

  2. Drive 283.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mojave Desertcar car 283.2 mi
    5h 32m
    $52–75

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Strip to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 43m

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    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. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 40m
    $154–1,099

  5. Bus, drive via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    11h 31m

  6. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    12h 36m
    $165–229

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Mojave Desert via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Las Vegas Strip in around 10h 43m.

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