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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Amarilloby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Amarillo by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane plane SBA - AMA
    7h 40m
    $108–470

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 35m
    $87–228

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    26h 31m
    $148–398

  4. Drive 1,131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Amarillocar car 1,131.4 mi
    18h 35m
    $207–299

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane plane LAX - AMA
    8h 54m
    $132–490

Santa Barbara to Amarillo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Amarillo, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta via Los Angeles Union Station in around 27h 35m.

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