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How to get fromDallas to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeDFW - SBA
    7h 4m
    $99–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    34h 45m
    $131–390

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    47h 11m
    $218–778

  4. Drive 1,500.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Santa Barbaracar1,500.2 mi
    24h 7m
    $274–396

  5. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDAL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
    9h 54m
    $127–510

  6. Fly Dallas to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeDAL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
    9h 17m
    $145–672

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDFW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
    10h 35m
    $114–437

Dallas to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 34h 45m.

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