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How to get fromMichigan to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane FNT - SBA
    8h 34m
    $176–693

  2. Fly Detroit to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane DTW - SBA
    9h 58m
    $133–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $195–678

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 7h
    $248–1,548

  5. Drive 2,350 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Santa Barbaracar car 2,350 mi
    37h 28m
    $429–620

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GRR - SBA
    10h 34m
    $225–1,006

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    11h 52m
    $151–648

  8. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAN - SBA
    8h 50m
    $226–970

  9. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    11h 52m
    $163–456

Michigan to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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