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

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Santa Barbara is to fly and train which costs $160 - $600 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 18m.

How far is it from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Memphis and Santa Barbara is 1721 miles. The road distance is 1863.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Memphis to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 43h 18m and costs $210 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Memphis to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Memphis to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Memphis to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 43h 18m.

Where does the Memphis to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Memphis to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 2h behind Memphis. It is currently 3:42 AM in Memphis and 1:42 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Santa Barbara is 1863 miles. It takes approximately 29h 37m to drive from Memphis to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 269+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Memphis to Santa Barbara - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Memphis 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 to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane MEM - SBA
9h 18m
$172–803
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MEM - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
12h 8m
$160–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
43h 18m
$218–671
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
2d 5h
$251–881
Drive 1,852.3 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Santa Barbaracar 1,852.3 mi
29h 37m
$338–489
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MEM - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
10h 58m
$212–735
Fly to Santa Maria Airport, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane MEM - SMX
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
11h 49m
$232–878
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MEM - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
12h 57m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
2d 23h
$246–1,501

Memphis to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

43h 18mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,711 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 18m.

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