What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara is to bus and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $75 - $350.

How far is it from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fort Defiance and Santa Barbara is 679 miles. The road distance is 719.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 18h 3m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fort Defiance and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Fort Defiance. It is currently 7:11 AM in Fort Defiance and 6:11 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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

Bus to Gallup, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse to Gallup - Walmart
2. Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)GUP - SBA
7h 24m
$76–350
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Fort Defiance to Gallup
2. Take the bus from Gallup to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
18h 3m
$152–282
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Fort Defiance to Gallup Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
18h 59m
$174–433
Drive 715 mi
1. Drive from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara715 mi
12h 23m
$131–189
Taxi, train, shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take the taxi from Fort Defiance to Gallup Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
4. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
11h 20m
$351–692
Bus to Gallup, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse to Gallup - Walmart
2. Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)GUP - BFL
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
10h 33m
Bus to Gallup, fly to Santa Maria Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse to Gallup - Walmart
2. Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)GUP - SMX
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
9h 24m
$136–425
Bus to Gallup, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse to Gallup - Walmart
2. Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)GUP - LAX
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
11h 3m
$95–378
Bus to Gallup, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse to Gallup - Walmart
2. Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)GUP - BUR
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
10h 2m
$104–464

Gallup (GUP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

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5h 46mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Fort Defiance, AZ, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Defiance to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the bus to Gallup - Walmart, take the taxi to Gallup (GUP) airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gallup, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop.

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