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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Bellinghamby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or train

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

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  1. Fly to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)planeSBA - BLI
    7h 42m
    $86–433

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
    28h 25m
    $183–467

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SeattletrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak StationtrainAmtrak Cascades
    34h 34m
    $224–399

  4. Drive 1,197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bellinghamcar1,197.8 mi
    20h 50m
    $219–316

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSBA - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle
    8h 2m
    $116–487

  6. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)planeSBA - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 15m
    $100–491

Santa Barbara to Bellingham by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Bellingham Bus Stop via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 28h 25m.

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