How to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA

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Compare bus and flight for Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 49m. 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 €31, and a bus costs an average of €31.

Distance: 284 miles (458 km)

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€47

Average price

Cheapest

€58

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 49m

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5h 41m

Average total duration

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is €217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users.

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from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA

How to get from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM11h25
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    11:10 AMSanta Barbara, Bus station
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM11h25
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    11:10 AMSanta Barbara, Bus station
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM8h40
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    11:10 AMSanta Barbara, Bus station
    481One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA

Travel to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is €217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 49m.

The distance from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 284 miles (458 km).
The average frequency per day from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Harry Reid International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Ventura, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Barbara, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Santa Barbara, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Santa Barbara, CA, visitors can explore State Street for shopping, dining, and entertainment, visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley. For outdoor activities, enjoy a scenic hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains and visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Best sights include the historic Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Zoo, and the unique Lotusland botanical garden.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Santa Barbara, CA is ideal to explore its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and cultural attractions.
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