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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara is to fly and train which costs $180 - $800 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Kentucky and Santa Barbara is 1998 miles. The road distance is 2151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $380 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Kentucky to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Kentucky to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Kentucky to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3h behind Kentucky. It is currently 4:39 AM in Kentucky and 1:39 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Santa Barbara is 2151 miles. It takes approximately 34h 37m to drive from Kentucky to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Blue Grass Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LEX - SBA
8h 38m
$252–1,039
Fly Louisville International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SDF - SBA
9h 47m
$173–805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
2d 1h
$386–722
Bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
2d 6h
$579–1,327
Drive 2,138.9 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Santa Barbaracar 2,138.9 mi
34h 37m
$391–564
Fly Covington to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane CVG - SBA
9h 44m
$222–954
Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CVG - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
11h 9m
$182–770
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
2d 23h
$638–1,456

Kentucky to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

2d 1hAverage Duration

$386Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kentucky to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 1,986.5 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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