How much is the bus ticket from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest coach tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara start from £29. The average price for this route is around £79. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 286 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Las Vegas to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

A bus journey from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Las Vegas to Santa Barbara from £37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:15	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	10h 40m	19:55	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	09:35	South Strip Transfer Terminal	9h 55m	19:30	Train Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:30	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	11h 5m	13:35	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	13h 5m	22:20	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	10h 15m	19:30	Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:31 PST.

Get from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11h 25mAverage duration

286 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Las Vegas

A
South Strip Transfer Terminal
6675 Gilespie Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
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B
Edmond Town Center
931 W Owens Ave #135, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
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C
Las Vegas Airport
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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

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87402 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £41

Greyhound Las Vegas Santa Barbara recent customer reviews

the beginning of my trips ride went well, I had no issues getting to the airports as usual,, but for some reason on my way back I did. the was a odd last minute switch up with drop off/ pick up locations that cost me a longer trip home

Joranne J.

28 November 2018

Didn't get to my destination on time. Missed an important event the next morning

Nabil M.

29 December 2016

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest coach tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara start from £29. The average price for this route is around £79. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 286 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Las Vegas to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
A bus journey from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

25/11

£76

26/11

£71

Today

£76

28/11

£76

29/11

No data

30/11

£48

01/12

£60

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £48

To 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 £48 to £92 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 £48, which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Amtrak 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.