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Duration	1h
Distance	89 miles
Average price	$40
Nearby airports	5 found

Closest airports to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

The nearest airport to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is Santa Maria (SMX). However, there are better options for getting to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65 - $80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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Los Angeles (LAX)

Los Angeles Airport, CA
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

2h 32m

$65 - $80

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Burbank (BUR)

Burbank Airport - South
Ventura Station
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

3h 50m

Cheapest

$7 - $61

Santa Ana (SNA)

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

6h 57m

$18 - $56

Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT)

Pomona Transit Center
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

6h 2m

Santa Maria (SMX)

Santa Maria Airport, CA
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

1h

$55 - $70

Important airports for Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport

Santa Barbara Airport

12.7 km

Frequently asked questions

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Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Santa Barbara?

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How long does it take to get to Santa Barbara from the Airport?

It takes 2h 32m to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (LAX) Airport.

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How do I get to Santa Barbara?

We recommend flying to Los Angeles (LAX) Airport, which is 81.2 miles away from Santa Barbara. The bus from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara takes 2h 32m.

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

There are 107+ hotels available in Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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