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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GJT - SBA
    6h 49m
    $77–404

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    35h 43m
    $223–443

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 46m
    $166–443

  4. Drive 846.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Santa Barbaracar car 846.5 mi
    13h 29m
    $155–224

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTJ - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 31m
    $102–449

Grand Junction to Santa Barbara by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 35h 43m.

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