How far is Las Vegas from Santa Barbara?

The distance between the two cities is 284 miles (459 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

Most of the buses traveling from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal and arrive at Train Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Las Vegas to Santa Barbara from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Las Vegas to Santa Barbara on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30am	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	11h 5m	1:35pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	Cheapest
	Bus	9:35am	South Strip Transfer Terminal	9h 55m	7:30pm	Train Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:15am	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	10h 40m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	Bus	9:15am	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	13h 5m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
	Bus	9:15am	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	10h 15m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:28 PM 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 $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ 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

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

November 28, 2018

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

Nabil M.

December 29, 2016

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Las Vegas from Santa Barbara?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$74

11/19

$49

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11/21

$97

11/22

$57

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$79

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The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $120 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-22.