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

The cheapest bus tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara start from $50. The average price for this route is around $102. 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 trip duration from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 288 miles (464 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?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $48 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Las Vegas to Santa Barbara on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:45am	Strip	11h 10m	5:55pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Strip	10h 50m	5:35pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:45am	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	11h 5m	1:50pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	Bus	4:35am	Downtown Las Vegas (1st St)	9h 15m	1:50pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Strip	8h 50m	1:50pm	Santa Barbara Station	No tags

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 $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

288 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

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,505 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

3.5/587,412 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, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $50. The average price for this route is around $102. 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 trip duration from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 288 miles (464 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?
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 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

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$48

The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 8, 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 $109 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 2025-12-08.