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How to get fromHilo to Santa Barbaraby bus, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Hilo to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane KOA - SBA
    12h 8m
    $261–1,202

  2. Fly Hilo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ITO - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    13h 2m
    $176–678

  3. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane KOA - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    13h 10m
    $226–928

  4. Fly Hilo International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ITO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    12h 51m
    $270–1,064

  5. Fly Hilo International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ITO - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    14h 46m
    $215–871

  6. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane KOA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train
    15h 51m
    $465–1,950

Kona International Airport (KOA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hilo, HI, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hilo to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) 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 line 101 bus to Airport Road @Hilo International Airport, walk to Hilo International Airport (ITO) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Union Station LAX FlyAway, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Santa Barbara.

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