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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Santa Barbara is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $180 - $350 and takes 25h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Denver to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Santa Barbara via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 43m.

How far is it from Denver to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Denver and Santa Barbara is 952 miles. The road distance is 1094 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 25h 25m and costs $180 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Denver to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Denver to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to Santa Barbara train from?

Denver to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train, bus or fly from Denver to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Denver to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 25h 25m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 43h 43m.

Where does the Denver to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Denver to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 11:15 AM in Denver and 10:15 AM in Santa Barbara.

Where does the Denver to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Denver to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Denver to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Santa Barbara is 1094 miles. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from Denver to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Denver to Santa Barbara?

Book your Denver to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Denver to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 290+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane DEN - SBA
5h 31m
$91–432
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
25h 25m
$181–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
30h 48m
$380–805
Drive 1,087.6 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Santa Barbaracar 1,087.6 mi
17h 28m
$199–287
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
8h 55m
$153–524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
27h 25m
$257–452
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
43h 43m
$481–1,057

Denver to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

25h 25mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 946.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 25h 25m.

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