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The Neon Museum
Immersive museum preserving iconic Las Vegas signs in an outdoor boneyard. It is essential for understanding the city's visual history and neon design legacy.
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €134.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €200 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV:
A bus is €138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV costing on average €200.
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:28PM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 1:50 PM Santa Barbara, Bus station | 9h20 | 11:10 PM Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Most Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses use the Santa Barbara, Bus station to Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC station pair, with some services arriving at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21). Use this guide to compare Santa Barbara, CA and Las Vegas, NV bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santa Barbara, Bus station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located inside the station building.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara, Bus station.
Available at Santa Barbara, Bus station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara, Bus station: Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC is 11 km from Las Vegas city centre. Public transport options include:
Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC. ATMs are aTMs are available in nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC.
Available at Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC: Wheelchair ramps are available for accessibility.
Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21) is 5 km from Las Vegas city centre. Public transport options include:
Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby restaurants on S Las Vegas Blvd.
Wi-Fi is available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21). ATMs are available nearby on S Las Vegas Blvd.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21).
Available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21): Accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown) is 1 km from Las Vegas city centre. Public transport options include:
Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are aTM located inside.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown).
Available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown): Wheelchair accessible.
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