Cheap coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£42.87 | Avg. Price£74.99 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration11h 13m | Duration9h 49m |
Coach from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. Traveling by coach from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas usually takes around 10 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 8 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 284 mi (457 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £40.56 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 10h 38m | £52.12 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas
The coach takes an average of 10 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 284 miles from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. However, the fastest coach only takes 8 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Las Vegas. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 10:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas; ticket prices start at £74.99.
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 coaches, 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 does the coach leave from in Santa Barbara?
Main departure station: 209 State Street
Most coaches depart from the main station in Santa Barbara.
All coach stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
Where does the coach arrive in Las Vegas?
Main arrival station: 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Las Vegas.
Coach stations in Las Vegas:
3200 S Las Vegas Blvd
South 1st Street
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
Search Coach Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.