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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara is to fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Santa Barbara via Denver Union Station and South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 2m.

How far is it from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Iowa and Santa Barbara is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1764.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 41h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Iowa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 41h 2m.

Where does the Iowa to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Iowa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 7:44 PM in Iowa and 5:44 PM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Santa Barbara is 1765 miles. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Iowa to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 303+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Iowa to Santa Barbara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

Fly Des Moines to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)DSM - SBA
6h 57m
$209–923
Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SUX - SBA
8h 43m
$132–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminal
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbara
41h 2m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
44h 32m
$207–690
Drive 1,754.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Barbara1,754.3 mi
27h 31m
$321–463
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)CID - SBA
9h 13m
$143–592
Fly Omaha to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OMA - SBA
9h 13m
$194–855
Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)DSM - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
9h 20m
$209–855

Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

51Weekly Planes

7h 28mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 1,517.5 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Santa Barbara via Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 41h 2m.

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