Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

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Trip Summary

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. Travelling by train from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas usually takes 9 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 37 minutes.

Distance: 284 mi (457 km)
Fastest train: 8h 37m
Lowest price: CHF 113.30
Trains per day: 2
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Santa Barbara to Las Vegas Train Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?

There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas.

	Train	Bus
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceCHF 113.30	Avg. PriceCHF 103.15Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips2	Daily Trips2
Duration	Duration9h 14mFaster	Duration14h 34m

There are several train options that can take you from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas:

Amtrak tickets: CHF 113 one-way

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Price trends for trains from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

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Which train should you take from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	2	9h 14m	CHF 113.30

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Trains leave the station in Santa Barbara twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas for CHF 90.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Santa Barbara and Las Vegas is approximately 457 kilometres. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 37 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

284

Distance (km)

457

The earliest train departs Santa Barbara at 6:53 a.m. while the last train of the day leaves at 12:45 p.m. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

6:53am

Last train

12:45pm

Trains from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Friday

Least crowded

Friday

City Information

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname “The American Riviera.”

There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.

Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Las Vegas

People say that Las Vegas is a Disneyland for adults and they have a point – with more than 50 casinos and dozens of nightclubs in the Strip area alone, Vegas is the place where you can let loose and have some good old fun.

Why travel the globe when you can see some of the most iconic landmarks in the world right there next to each other on the Las Vegas Strip? Just by walking down the street, you can visit the Eiffel Tower (at the Paris Hotel), check out the Statue of Liberty (at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino), or go for a gondola ride down the canals of Venice (at the Venetian Resort).

Yes, the many gambling opportunities attract millions of visitors to Sin City every year, but it’s the unique shows and concert residencies that have made Las Vegas one of the key entertainment destinations in the world. While you can certainly relax by the pool during the day, Vegas is definitely not a vacation destination if you’re looking for peace and quiet. When you’re in Las Vegas, you better be ready to hit the town, and if you’re lucky – the jackpot!

Station Information

Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: 209 State Street

There is one train station in Santa Barbara.

All train stations in Santa Barbara:

209 State Street

Where is the train station in Las Vegas?

Main arrival station: Tour Bus Loading Zone

Las Vegas has one train station.

All train stations in Las Vegas:

Tour Bus Loading Zone

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