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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal | Santa Barbara (University of California), CA | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | South Strip Transfer Terminal | Train Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Las Vegas (Downtown), NV | UC Santa Barbara | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Las Vegas (Downtown), NV | UC Santa Barbara | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Las Vegas (Downtown), NV | Train 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 R 594, 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
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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
How much does a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara cost?
The bus ticket price from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara starts at R 594. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
The average travel time between Las Vegas and Santa Barbara is around 11h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 459 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Las Vegas and Santa Barbara?
The number of buses from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
When taking the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
Buses travelling between Las Vegas and Santa Barbara leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal or Edmond Town Center and arrive at Train Station.
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 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 865To 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 R 865 to R 2 118 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 R 997, which is on 2025-11-22.
