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

The cheapest way to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Prescott and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Prescott to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Prescott to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Prescott and Santa Barbara is 444 miles. The road distance is 475.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 30m and costs $150 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Prescott to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, depart from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott station.

Bus or fly from Prescott to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Prescott to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Prescott to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley station.

Can I drive from Prescott to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescott to Santa Barbara is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Prescott to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 256+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Prescott to Santa Barbara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Prescott
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1. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PRC - SBA
7h 25m
$76–361
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
14h 30m
$156–237
Bus, train via Maricopa
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
3. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
17h 31m
$203–423
Drive 472.5 mi
1. Drive from Prescott to Santa Barbaracar 472.5 mi
8h 20m
$87–125
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prescott, AZ to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PHX - SBA
5h 43m
$180–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
14h 46m
$139–198
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
17h 15m
$119–188

Prescott to Santa Barbara by bus, foot, and train

28Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Prescott to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 441.4 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Prescott (PRC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groome Transportation Office - Prescott to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 46m.

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