What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Cincinnati and Santa Barbara is 1996 miles. The road distance is 2238.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $360 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Santa Barbara bus from?

Cincinnati to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cincinnati to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 7:48 AM in Cincinnati and 4:48 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Santa Barbara is 2239 miles. It takes approximately 36h 9m to drive from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Book your Cincinnati to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Cincinnati to Santa Barbara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Covington to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane CVG - SBA
9h 44m
$222–1,004
Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CVG - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
11h 9m
$192–820
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
2d 2h
$369–717
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
2d 6h
$558–1,313
Drive 2,225.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Santa Barbaracar 2,225.8 mi
36h 9m
$407–587
Bus to Dayton, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane DAY - SBA
12h 39m
$263–1,046
Fly Covington to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane CVG - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
12h 41m
$286–1,256

Cincinnati to Santa Barbara by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,984.3 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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