How far is Santa Barbara from Las Vegas?

Santa Barbara and Las Vegas are 284 miles (459 km) apart.

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Las Vegas?

Once in Las Vegas, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mount Charleston, Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show, Grand Canyon National Park, The Strip and Fremont Street Experience.

Bus Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Las Vegas on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:55am	Train Station	9h 50m	9:45pm	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	8h 40m	11:25pm	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	10h 3m	9:28pm	South Strip Transfer Terminal	No tags
	Bus	6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	15h 28m	9:28pm	South Strip Transfer Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	UC Santa Barbara	10h 20m	9:45pm	Las Vegas (Downtown), NV	No tags

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Get from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 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.

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

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

How far is Santa Barbara from Las Vegas?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?
What are the best sights and things to do in Las Vegas?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$102

11/25

$69

Today

$97

11/27

$97

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NV, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NV, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $104 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, NV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-11-27.