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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona is to bus via 44th St/Washington which costs $60 - $160 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona is to fly and tram which takes 3h 52m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Arizona?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Central Av & Polk St via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Los Angeles and Washington St & 25th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Arizona?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Arizona is 473 miles. The road distance is 468.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $80 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Arizona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Arizona bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Arizona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Arizona?

Arizona is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 9:56 AM in Santa Barbara and 10:56 AM in Arizona.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Arizona?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Arizona is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Santa Barbara to Arizona.

Where can I stay near Arizona?

There are 2366+ hotels available in Arizona.

Santa Barbara to Arizona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona by plane, tram, train, bus, taxi, car, 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington Sttram
3h 52m
$72–434
Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
11h 12m
$64–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
10h 44m
$80–222
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenixtaxi
13h 7m
$153–320
Drive 465.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenixcar 465.6 mi
7h 37m
$85–123
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
6h 28m
$166–676
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
6h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
12h 9m
$75–134

Santa Barbara to Arizona by train, foot, and bus

44Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 11h 12m.

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