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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Carson Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 43m
    $74–472

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    15h 3m
    $80–221

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    17h 34m

  4. Drive 456 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Carson Citycar car 456 mi
    9h 32m
    $84–121

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 31m
    $108–623

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    9h 48m

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 17m
    $113–565

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    15h 53m

  9. Train, bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    19h 28m
    $172–546

Santa Barbara to Carson City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Oakland, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 15h 3m.

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