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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    3h 53m
    $61–362

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 30m
    $62–157

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    11h 48m
    $154–329

  4. Drive 465.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Santa Barbaracar car 465.3 mi
    7h 35m
    $85–123

  5. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    10h 57m
    $110–221

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    11h 1m
    $75–227

Phoenix to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 30m.

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