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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Strip | Santa Barbara Station | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal | Santa Barbara Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Strip | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal | Santa Barbara Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Las Vegas (1st St) | Santa Barbara Station | No tags |
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Get from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara
The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Santa Barbara?
Stops in Las Vegas
- A6675 Gilespie Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
- B931 W Owens Ave #135, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
- D
Harrahs Casino
3475 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA - E
Caesar's Palace
3 Jay Sarno Way, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA - F
1st St
Downtown Las Vegas (1st St), Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara start from $53. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The average bus travel time from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 461 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Las Vegas to Santa Barbara route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
A bus trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $140To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $140 to $246 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
